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VU68 GNO

2018 Kia Optima

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

31,341 mi
Last recorded31,341 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU68 GNO
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 31,341 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 31,341 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 26,893 miles

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

both front tyres wearing edges

Fail 17 Sep 2024 26,885 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres wearing edges

Pass 28 Sep 2023 21,776 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 16,914 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

eml light on

Pass 15 Sep 2021 14,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts on inner and outer edges (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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VU68 GNO is a 2018 Kia Optima in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 VU68 GNO registered?

VU68 GNO is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 12 September 2018.

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