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FY68 YYU

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,360 mi
Last recorded82,360 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 82,360 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear and front ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Dec 2025 82,360 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear and front ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 72,013 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt front and rear ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 62,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 54,295 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 40,093 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 YYU 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY68 YYU registered?

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

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The MOT history for FY68 YYU 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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