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AK68 ETU

2018 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,777 mi
Last recorded38,777 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK68 ETU
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 38,777 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 38,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 37,354 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 33,384 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 33,384 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 26,450 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 20,781 miles

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

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 ETU is a 2018 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AK68 ETU registered?

AK68 ETU is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 15 November 2018.

Is AK68 ETU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK68 ETU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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