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FY68 GXV

2018 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,209 mi
Last recorded128,209 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 128,209 miles

front wipers smear screen

nsr seat has child seat fitted full inspection of seat belt not carried out

osr seat has child seat fitted full inspection of seat belt not carried out

Pass 17 Sep 2024 112,369 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 112,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2023 93,375 miles

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

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))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 93,072 miles

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper has sharp edges (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped & o/s/f disc has signed of over heating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 74,054 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear bumper damaged but still secure

Pass 27 Sep 2021 54,480 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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 GXV is a 2018 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FY68 GXV registered?

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

Is FY68 GXV safe to buy?

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