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WK68 OAL

2018 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

46,097 mi
Last recorded46,097 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK68 OAL
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 46,097 miles

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

undertrays in place under vehicle not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 28 Nov 2025 46,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

tailgate not holding in the open position

undertrays in place under vehicle not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 22 Nov 2024 39,693 miles

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

Tailgate not holding open

Fail 19 Nov 2024 39,653 miles

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

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

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

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

Tailgate not holding open

Pass 6 Nov 2023 34,052 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside/offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside/offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside/offside pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside/offside strongly advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 27,243 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 27,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 19,152 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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WK68 OAL is a 2018 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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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WK68 OAL is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 29 September 2018.

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