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CA68 KTD

2018 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,477 mi
Last recorded113,477 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA68 KTD
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 113,477 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2026 113,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 97,397 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 81,325 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 51,910 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 51,910 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

uneven tyre wear all round

Pass 2 Dec 2022 24,699 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 10,531 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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CA68 KTD is a 2018 Kia Optima in Blue 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 CA68 KTD registered?

CA68 KTD is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 3 December 2018.

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