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BU68 UWR

2018 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,246 mi
Last recorded61,246 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 61,246 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 53,110 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 53,110 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 45,131 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 36,682 miles

Rear rear seat belts untested due to items

Pass 9 Aug 2022 28,356 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 25,693 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 25,693 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))

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 UWR is a 2018 Kia Optima in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BU68 UWR registered?

BU68 UWR is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 4 October 2018.

Is BU68 UWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU68 UWR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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