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SH68 FHT

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,529 mi
Last recorded110,529 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH68 FHT
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 110,529 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 96,645 miles

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

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Out of shape on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Out of shape on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2022 96,645 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Out of shape on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Out of shape on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 70,613 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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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SH68 FHT is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 SH68 FHT registered?

SH68 FHT is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 15 November 2018.

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