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YR68 XSF

2018 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,952 mi
Last recorded90,952 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR68 XSF
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 90,952 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 85,260 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 85,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 73,283 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 66,267 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 47,357 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Oct 2021 36,631 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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YR68 XSF is a 2018 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YR68 XSF registered?

YR68 XSF is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 5 October 2018.

Is YR68 XSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR68 XSF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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