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ST68 EKE

2018 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,437 mi
Last recorded110,437 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST68 EKE
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 110,437 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear on sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple chips on windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 110,437 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear on sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple chips on windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 79,571 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 79,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 52,078 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 22,218 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 17,151 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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ST68 EKE is a 2018 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ST68 EKE registered?

ST68 EKE is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 20 September 2018.

Is ST68 EKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST68 EKE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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