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NJ68 YCB

2018 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,188 mi
Last recorded100,188 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ68 YCB
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 100,188 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 94,540 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 94,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 80,831 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 53,807 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 21,892 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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NJ68 YCB is a 2018 Kia Optima in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NJ68 YCB registered?

NJ68 YCB is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 10 September 2018.

Is NJ68 YCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ68 YCB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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