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HY68 YSH

2018 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,655 mi
Last recorded96,655 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 96,655 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 87,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm & worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 71,754 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 71,507 miles

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

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

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

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

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

TPMS Lamp Illuminated But Not Indicating Fault

Pass 20 Jan 2023 57,666 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 42,485 miles

Nearside and Offside rear tyres scrubbed on inside edges and starting to crack in tread areas.

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 YSH is a 2018 Kia Optima in White with a 1,598cc 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.

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What year was HY68 YSH registered?

HY68 YSH is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 10 September 2018.

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