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RE68 RXL

2018 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,858 mi
Last recorded75,858 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE68 RXL
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 75,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 70,470 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 70,460 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 61,308 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 41,611 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 36,363 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 36,279 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 28,470 miles

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

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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RE68 RXL is a 2018 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RE68 RXL registered?

RE68 RXL is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 10 December 2018.

Is RE68 RXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE68 RXL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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