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YY68 BBN

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,373 mi
Last recorded68,373 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY68 BBN
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 13 Sep 2025 68,373 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 58,630 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 48,110 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 34,792 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 20,048 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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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YY68 BBN is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 YY68 BBN registered?

YY68 BBN is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 26 September 2018.

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