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YP68 VPX

2018 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,583 mi
Last recorded105,583 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP68 VPX
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 105,583 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre slightly distorted

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2025 93,406 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 93,403 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2025 89,674 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2025 89,672 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 78,348 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 78,348 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 70,644 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 70,644 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 46,664 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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YP68 VPX is a 2018 Kia Optima in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YP68 VPX registered?

YP68 VPX is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 3 December 2018.

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