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KU68 ZHF

2018 Kia Optima

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,903 mi
Last recorded59,903 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU68 ZHF
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 59,903 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated button (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 59,903 miles

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

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated button (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 51,084 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 51,039 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 36,604 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 26,796 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 19,431 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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KU68 ZHF is a 2018 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,999cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KU68 ZHF registered?

KU68 ZHF is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 26 September 2018.

Is KU68 ZHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU68 ZHF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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