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RO68 XUE

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,300 mi
Last recorded100,300 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO68 XUE
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 100,300 miles

Front stone chip in windscreen

Fail 9 Mar 2026 100,927 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread marked in chalk 215 55 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front stone chip in windscreen

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre marked in chalk ()

tpms light on

Pass 11 Mar 2025 79,621 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 54,847 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

REAR TYRES PERISHED AND WORN ON INNER EGDES

Pass 24 Mar 2023 39,321 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 37,512 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 23,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 XUE 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 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 XUE registered?

RO68 XUE is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 30 November 2018.

Is RO68 XUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO68 XUE 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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