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GK68 NVV

2018 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

143,001 mi
Last recorded143,001 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK68 NVV
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 143,001 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2026 143,001 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 120,067 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 96,070 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 71,898 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 47,675 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tread on inside edge feathered (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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GK68 NVV is a 2018 Kia Optima in Blue 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 GK68 NVV registered?

GK68 NVV is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 27 September 2018.

Is GK68 NVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK68 NVV 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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