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MT68 VDO

2018 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

89,735 mi
Last recorded89,735 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT68 VDO
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 89,735 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 78,718 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 67,165 miles

Engine cover / Under tray body protection fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 56,996 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 48,446 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 44,848 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 43,188 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 38,280 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 38,017 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 36,082 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 31,652 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 30,902 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 26,910 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 21,402 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 19,993 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 14,740 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Taxi meter head ()

Pass 15 May 2019 5,889 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 366 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 VDO is a 2018 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 VDO registered?

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

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The MOT history for MT68 VDO shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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