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RO68 DWD

2018 Kia Optima

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

109,005 mi
Last recorded109,005 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO68 DWD
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 109,005 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 102,884 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2024 97,070 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 85,575 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2022 85,575 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fuel system component leaking Injector area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 78,689 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 54,777 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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RO68 DWD is a 2018 Kia Optima in Red 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 RO68 DWD registered?

RO68 DWD is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 30 September 2018.

Is RO68 DWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO68 DWD 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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