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RE68 RYF

2018 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,618 mi
Last recorded83,618 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE68 RYF
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 83,618 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 83,529 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 72,156 miles

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

Offside Rear outer lamp unit slightly damaged, advise

Pass 30 Nov 2023 59,130 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 46,539 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 31,557 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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RE68 RYF 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 RE68 RYF registered?

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

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The MOT history for RE68 RYF 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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