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RO68 XUG

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

28,866 mi
Last recorded28,866 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 28,866 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 23,346 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 17,431 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 13,411 miles

surface corrosion on discs appear to have been stood

Fail 24 Oct 2022 13,405 miles

Road wheel more than one fixing missing 1xn/s/f 1xo/s/f 1xn/s/r 1xo/s/r x4 missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

surface corrosion on discs appear to have been stood

Pass 14 Oct 2021 12,053 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 XUG 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 RO68 XUG registered?

RO68 XUG is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 19 December 2018.

Is RO68 XUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO68 XUG 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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