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DV68 TGU

2018 Kia Optima

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

56,715 mi
Last recorded56,715 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV68 TGU
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 56,715 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 56,715 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 54,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 46,759 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 38,012 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 21,759 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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DV68 TGU is a 2018 Kia Optima in Red 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 DV68 TGU registered?

DV68 TGU is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 28 September 2018.

Is DV68 TGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV68 TGU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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