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DU68 RJV

2018 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,191 mi
Last recorded140,191 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU68 RJV
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 140,191 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 128,274 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 111,935 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 111,684 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 96,576 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Feathering (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 96,265 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Feathering (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 82,446 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 81,892 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2023 70,652 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 69,507 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 57,316 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 57,316 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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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DU68 RJV is a 2018 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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DU68 RJV is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 5 October 2018.

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