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YV68 VLJ

2019 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,493 mi
Last recorded103,493 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2019 Kia Optima51,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV68 VLJ
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2019
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 103,493 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Aprox 85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Jul 2025 103,493 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Aprox 85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jul 2024 92,519 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 92,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 80,800 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))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 65,310 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 51,601 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 51,601 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs slightly worn/corroded (1.1.14 (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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YV68 VLJ is a 2019 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2019 Kia Optima models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 51,363 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 7 years old, this Kia Optima is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YV68 VLJ registered?

YV68 VLJ is a 2019 Kia Optima, first registered on 12 February 2019.

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