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AV68 DPU

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,681 mi
Last recorded64,681 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV68 DPU
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 64,681 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 55,739 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 47,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 38,558 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 38,558 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 30,721 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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AV68 DPU is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc 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 AV68 DPU registered?

AV68 DPU is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 26 September 2018.

Is AV68 DPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV68 DPU 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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