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RO68 EUP

2018 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,585 mi
Last recorded102,585 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO68 EUP
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 102,585 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 96,211 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH REARS (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 96,210 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH REARS (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 79,535 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Oct 2023 57,867 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 39,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2354518 on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 29,601 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 EUP is a 2018 Kia Optima in White 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 EUP registered?

RO68 EUP is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 21 November 2018.

Is RO68 EUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO68 EUP 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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