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AV68 EYX

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

50,346 mi
Last recorded50,346 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 50,346 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease leakage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission? - undertray fitted as original (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2025 50,346 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn & dust cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease leakage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission? - undertray fitted as original (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 40,602 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 40,602 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 33,217 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2023 33,206 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2022 30,081 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 25,451 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 25,451 miles

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

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 EYX is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 EYX registered?

AV68 EYX is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 27 September 2018.

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