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BT68 VMV

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,663 mi
Last recorded51,663 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT68 VMV
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 51,663 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 47,967 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 40,736 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 26 Jun 2023 30,225 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 30,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 28,725 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners

Pass 20 Nov 2021 24,011 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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BT68 VMV is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VMV registered?

BT68 VMV is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 17 December 2018.

Is BT68 VMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT68 VMV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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