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WJ68 MKU

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,355 mi
Last recorded89,355 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ68 MKU
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 8 Dec 2025 89,355 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front Brake Disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Front Brake Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 87,627 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 85,795 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2022 83,788 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 78,571 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 70,970 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 62,582 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 4,581 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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WJ68 MKU is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WJ68 MKU registered?

WJ68 MKU is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 25 September 2018.

Is WJ68 MKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ68 MKU shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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