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AU68 YBH

2018 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,297 mi
Last recorded80,297 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU68 YBH
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 80,297 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 73,695 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 73,695 miles

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

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 60,988 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 60,988 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 44,771 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 44,771 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))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 32,724 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 YBH is a 2018 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YBH registered?

AU68 YBH is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 17 October 2018.

Is AU68 YBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU68 YBH shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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