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RE68 SCZ

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,912 mi
Last recorded71,912 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 71,912 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 67,467 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 56,573 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2024 56,573 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 45,608 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 35,197 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 35,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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 SCZ is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SCZ registered?

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

Is RE68 SCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE68 SCZ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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