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BU68 ZZJ

2018 Kia Optima

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

122,088 mi
Last recorded122,088 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU68 ZZJ
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 122,088 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2025 113,546 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 103,883 miles
Fail 24 May 2025 103,883 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 93,308 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 79,119 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 68,884 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 52,838 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 40,412 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 25,858 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 24,314 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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BU68 ZZJ is a 2018 Kia Optima in White with a 1,999cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ZZJ registered?

BU68 ZZJ is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 24 September 2018.

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The MOT history for BU68 ZZJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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