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VU18 NXA

2018 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,852 mi
Last recorded83,852 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU18 NXA
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 83,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 77,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 70,051 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 60,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 50,487 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 50,487 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 41,363 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Optima?

Based on 96,564 MOT tests across 12,485 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
8,760
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
12,485
On UK Roads
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VU18 NXA is a 2018 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Kia Optima models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 53,278 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Kia Optima typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 8 years old, this Kia Optima is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VU18 NXA?

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What year was VU18 NXA registered?

VU18 NXA is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is VU18 NXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU18 NXA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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