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BU68 UVZ

2018 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,900 mi
Last recorded82,900 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU68 UVZ
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 20 Feb 2025 82,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 78,659 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 74,746 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 70,521 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 60,729 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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BU68 UVZ is a 2018 Kia Optima in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU68 UVZ registered?

BU68 UVZ is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 5 September 2018.

Is BU68 UVZ safe to buy?

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