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EJ68 OBC

2018 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,519 mi
Last recorded83,519 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ68 OBC
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 83,519 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))

Offside Rear 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))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 78,648 miles

Nearside Rear tyre stepped inner edge

Offside Rear tyre stepped inner edge

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 68,766 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 51,717 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 33,455 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 33,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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EJ68 OBC is a 2018 Kia Optima in White 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 EJ68 OBC registered?

EJ68 OBC is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 31 October 2018.

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The MOT history for EJ68 OBC 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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