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HV68 JHK

2018 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,829 mi
Last recorded89,829 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV68 JHK
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 89,829 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2026 89,829 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

Pass 10 Sep 2025 83,426 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 76,044 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 69,525 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 69,525 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 50,546 miles

Central Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 44,506 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2022 44,505 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 29,706 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 23,921 miles

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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HV68 JHK is a 2018 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HV68 JHK registered?

HV68 JHK is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 12 October 2018.

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