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SB68 YVJ

2018 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,975 mi
Last recorded85,975 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB68 YVJ
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 85,975 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated fuel vent pipe corroded but not excessive (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 77,781 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 71,038 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively evidence of overheating (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 71,038 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively evidence of overheating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 59,960 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 46,146 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear x2 slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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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SB68 YVJ is a 2018 Kia Optima in White 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 SB68 YVJ registered?

SB68 YVJ is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 17 December 2018.

Is SB68 YVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB68 YVJ 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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