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MT68 VDM

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,462 mi
Last recorded108,462 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 108,462 miles

emission clean not detecte

Pass 9 Dec 2024 94,114 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 94,113 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 75,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fitted wrong way (non directional tyre inside is indicated on insdewall of tyre facing outside)

TPMS light on indicating low pressure

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

emissions FAS not detected

Pass 29 Nov 2022 66,358 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 51,452 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 51,450 miles

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

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 VDM is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 MT68 VDM registered?

MT68 VDM is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 3 December 2018.

Is MT68 VDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT68 VDM 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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