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VX18 UBU

2018 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,674 mi
Last recorded52,674 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX18 UBU
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 52,674 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 48,535 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 41,439 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edges and inner wear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 30,887 miles

Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 30,887 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 24,770 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 15,105 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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VX18 UBU is a 2018 Kia Optima in Blue 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.

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What year was VX18 UBU registered?

VX18 UBU is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 12 March 2018.

Is VX18 UBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX18 UBU 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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