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SA68 WJX

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,096 mi
Last recorded117,096 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA68 WJX
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 117,096 miles

All 4 tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Mar 2025 111,678 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 99,065 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 235/45ZR18

Pass 13 Apr 2023 78,832 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 73,970 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 73,970 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 60,455 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 59,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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SA68 WJX is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SA68 WJX registered?

SA68 WJX is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 11 October 2018.

Is SA68 WJX safe to buy?

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