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MT68 VEW

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,828 mi
Last recorded157,828 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 157,828 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2026 157,826 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2025 146,845 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 146,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 140,647 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 128,781 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 113,115 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 93,034 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 93,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215 55 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215 55 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2023 76,021 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 65,252 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 48,611 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 41,453 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre CAN NOT BE REPAIRED AS ON SIDE WALL OF TYRE ()

Pass 20 Nov 2020 29,746 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 2.5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 27,881 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 VEW is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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