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FY68 YYT

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,916 mi
Last recorded91,916 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY68 YYT
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 91,916 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 75,469 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2025 75,469 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 61,240 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Sep 2022 51,208 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 39,769 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 YYT is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc 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 FY68 YYT registered?

FY68 YYT is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 25 October 2018.

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The MOT history for FY68 YYT 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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