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DE68 SNN

2018 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,942 mi
Last recorded146,942 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE68 SNN
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 146,942 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 117,266 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approximately 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approximately 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 117,265 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Boot leaking slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approximately 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approximately 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 85,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 54,808 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 24,910 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 19,389 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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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DE68 SNN is a 2018 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DE68 SNN registered?

DE68 SNN is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 26 November 2018.

Is DE68 SNN safe to buy?

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