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MT68 VEX

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,398 mi
Last recorded130,398 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 28 May 2026 130,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Cracked (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 120,727 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2024 104,091 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2023 85,322 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 66,755 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 63,523 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 61,649 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 38,206 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 31,313 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 30,342 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 13,067 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 126 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 VEX is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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.

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What year was MT68 VEX registered?

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

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