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HY68 PNV

2018 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,897 mi
Last recorded66,897 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY68 PNV
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 66,897 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 66,893 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 53,995 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 44,025 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 44,025 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 35,329 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 24,072 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 24,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (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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HY68 PNV is a 2018 Kia Optima in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HY68 PNV registered?

HY68 PNV is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 24 September 2018.

Is HY68 PNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY68 PNV 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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