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MT68 DFU

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

109,054 mi
Last recorded109,054 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT68 DFU
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 109,054 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 105,826 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 105,826 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 49,253 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 42,119 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 24,734 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 6,341 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 1,431 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 136 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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MT68 DFU is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MT68 DFU registered?

MT68 DFU is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 12 December 2018.

Is MT68 DFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT68 DFU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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