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BN68 XBZ

2018 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,947 mi
Last recorded94,947 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN68 XBZ
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 94,947 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2026 94,193 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 77,814 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 73,048 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 67,570 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 65,939 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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BN68 XBZ is a 2018 Kia Optima in Silver 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN68 XBZ?

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What year was BN68 XBZ registered?

BN68 XBZ is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 23 November 2018.

Is BN68 XBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN68 XBZ 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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