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BT68 GXL

2018 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,541 mi
Last recorded75,541 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT68 GXL
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 75,541 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 72,845 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2025 72,841 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 64,987 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 56,733 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 56,733 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 45,094 miles

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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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BT68 GXL is a 2018 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BT68 GXL registered?

BT68 GXL is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 15 November 2018.

Is BT68 GXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT68 GXL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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