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SA68 WKM

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,469 mi
Last recorded71,469 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 71,469 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 53,534 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 42,765 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 28,708 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 28,708 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 19,819 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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SA68 WKM 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 SA68 WKM registered?

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

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