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YW68 MLU

2019 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,910 mi
Last recorded68,910 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2019 Kia Optima51,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW68 MLU
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2019
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 68,910 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 68,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 61,720 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 61,501 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 54,917 miles

under trays fitted

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

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2023 54,917 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

outer sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2022 37,670 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

outer sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

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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YW68 MLU is a 2019 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YW68 MLU registered?

YW68 MLU is a 2019 Kia Optima, first registered on 17 January 2019.

Is YW68 MLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW68 MLU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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