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RE68 SDO

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

76,417 mi
Last recorded76,417 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 76,417 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 76,417 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated switch (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 63,185 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 51,262 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 34,244 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 17,088 miles

Front Wiper blades are not fully clearing windscreen

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 SDO is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black 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 SDO registered?

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

Is RE68 SDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE68 SDO 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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