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HW68 LHZ

2019 Kia Optima

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,170 mi
Last recorded48,170 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2019 Kia Optima51,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW68 LHZ
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2019
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 48,170 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 48,072 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2025 39,756 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 32,072 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 23,989 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Feb 2023 23,888 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Feb 2022 14,906 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 14,841 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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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HW68 LHZ is a 2019 Kia Optima in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2019 Kia Optima models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 51,363 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 7 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 HW68 LHZ registered?

HW68 LHZ is a 2019 Kia Optima, first registered on 31 January 2019.

Is HW68 LHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW68 LHZ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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