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FY68 GXU

2018 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,987 mi
Last recorded66,987 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY68 GXU
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 66,987 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 58,804 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners on int mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection

Fail 17 Apr 2025 58,805 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners on int mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Apr 2024 50,451 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 37,619 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 27,610 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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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FY68 GXU is a 2018 Kia Optima in Silver 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY68 GXU registered?

FY68 GXU is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 28 September 2018.

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The MOT history for FY68 GXU 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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