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YJ68 NEC

2018 Kia Optima

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,415 mi
Last recorded40,415 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ68 NEC
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 9 Jan 2025 40,415 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 32,003 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 24,530 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 17,730 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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YJ68 NEC is a 2018 Kia Optima in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 YJ68 NEC registered?

YJ68 NEC is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 28 December 2018.

Is YJ68 NEC safe to buy?

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