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CU68 PYY

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,604 mi
Last recorded77,604 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU68 PYY
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 77,604 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 58,246 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))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 37,594 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 29,484 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

P3,,((0.20)) 235/45/18 X 4,

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR & OSR INSIDE EDGES ALLMOST ILLEGAL-PODOT-MONITOR!!!!!!!!!!!!! (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 19,963 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise both front tyres worn inner & outer edges of tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise both rear tyres wearing inner edges of tyres (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays, sill covers & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Fail 2 Sep 2021 19,963 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise both front tyres worn inner & outer edges of tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise both rear tyres wearing inner edges of tyres (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays, sill covers & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

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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CU68 PYY is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CU68 PYY registered?

CU68 PYY is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 3 September 2018.

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