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RE68 RYJ

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,974 mi
Last recorded88,974 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE68 RYJ
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 26 Aug 2025 88,974 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 76,970 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 62,583 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 47,380 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 38,256 miles

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

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

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

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

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 RYJ is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 RE68 RYJ registered?

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

Is RE68 RYJ safe to buy?

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