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BG68 PHN

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,426 mi
Last recorded94,426 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG68 PHN
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 94,426 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 87,432 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 80,677 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 80,670 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear unable to test wheel bearing due to excesive bind

Offside Rear unable to test wheel bearing due to excesive bind

Pass 26 Oct 2022 75,489 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 72,936 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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BG68 PHN 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 BG68 PHN registered?

BG68 PHN is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 17 October 2018.

Is BG68 PHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG68 PHN 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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