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AU68 RLZ

2018 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,871 mi
Last recorded106,871 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU68 RLZ
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2024 106,871 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 86,560 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Rear coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front plate (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Off side front (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2023 86,168 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 86,168 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2022 56,705 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 38,215 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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AU68 RLZ is a 2018 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AU68 RLZ registered?

AU68 RLZ is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 21 September 2018.

Is AU68 RLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU68 RLZ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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