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YH68 VPV

2018 Kia Optima

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,319 mi
Last recorded101,319 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH68 VPV
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 101,319 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Mar 2024 97,324 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 97,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 83,057 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 77,082 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 53,539 miles

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

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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YH68 VPV is a 2018 Kia Optima in Red 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.

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What year was YH68 VPV registered?

YH68 VPV is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 18 September 2018.

Is YH68 VPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH68 VPV 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.

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