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YY68 KDK

2018 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,948 mi
Last recorded118,948 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY68 KDK
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 118,948 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 118,948 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view wing mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 94,724 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 87,892 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 87,892 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 69,594 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 45,347 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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YY68 KDK is a 2018 Kia Optima in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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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YY68 KDK is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 6 December 2018.

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