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LA68 EAY

2019 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,019 mi
Last recorded75,019 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2019 Kia Optima51,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA68 EAY
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2019
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 75,019 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 72,602 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 51,636 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 46,239 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 36,653 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 36,653 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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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LA68 EAY is a 2019 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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.

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What year was LA68 EAY registered?

LA68 EAY is a 2019 Kia Optima, first registered on 17 January 2019.

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