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AK68 AZC

2018 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

140,758 mi
Last recorded140,758 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK68 AZC
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 140,758 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 126,294 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 114,872 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 107,046 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 96,191 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 95,044 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Nov 2023 95,044 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2023 77,757 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 60,302 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 48,378 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 29,300 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 28,937 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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AK68 AZC is a 2018 Kia Optima in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK68 AZC registered?

AK68 AZC is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 26 October 2018.

Is AK68 AZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK68 AZC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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