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SD68 FKA

2018 Kia Optima

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

106,428 mi
Last recorded106,428 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD68 FKA
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 106,428 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 106,426 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 99,898 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 93,181 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 92,813 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 71,259 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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SD68 FKA is a 2018 Kia Optima in Red 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 SD68 FKA registered?

SD68 FKA is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 29 September 2018.

Is SD68 FKA safe to buy?

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