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PJ68 NVK

2018 Kia Optima

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,117 mi
Last recorded66,117 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ68 NVK
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 66,117 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 61,311 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

TPMS light on

Pass 4 Apr 2024 57,584 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 20 Sep 2023 51,134 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 33,139 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 33,139 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 23,772 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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PJ68 NVK is a 2018 Kia Optima in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PJ68 NVK registered?

PJ68 NVK is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 27 November 2018.

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The MOT history for PJ68 NVK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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