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AU68 RMV

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,278 mi
Last recorded88,278 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU68 RMV
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 88,278 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 81,975 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 70,518 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 60,481 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 50,639 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 50,639 miles

Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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 RMV is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black 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 RMV registered?

AU68 RMV is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 12 October 2018.

Is AU68 RMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU68 RMV 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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