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MT68 VEL

2018 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,567 mi
Last recorded85,567 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 6 Oct 2025 85,567 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 52,491 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 46,067 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 38,437 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 31,744 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 VEL is a 2018 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MT68 VEL registered?

MT68 VEL is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 13 December 2018.

Is MT68 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT68 VEL shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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