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ST68 FBU

2018 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,452 mi
Last recorded59,452 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST68 FBU
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 59,452 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 53,010 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 51,001 miles

advise undertrays and sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2023 51,001 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

advise undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2022 41,577 miles

under body covers fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2022 41,521 miles

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

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 FBU 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ST68 FBU?

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What year was ST68 FBU registered?

ST68 FBU is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 9 October 2018.

Is ST68 FBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST68 FBU 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.

Does ST68 FBU have outstanding finance?

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