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RE68 SDV

2018 Kia Optima

Brown Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,079 mi
Last recorded59,079 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE68 SDV
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 59,079 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 47,410 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 42,338 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 33,714 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 28,313 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 28,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2021 26,720 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 SDV is a 2018 Kia Optima in Brown with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SDV registered?

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

Is RE68 SDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE68 SDV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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