2018 KIA Optima 1.6L Diesel · JS51 MTH
2018 KIA Optima (1.6L, diesel). First registered 20 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 79,067 miles. MOT expired on 01 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA OPTIMA
- Year / Origin
- 2018
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,067 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
JS51 MTH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2025
- 79,067 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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JS51 MTH Mileage History
- 16/09/202245,953 mi
- 30/09/202357,826 mi+11,873 mi
- 29/10/202471,667 mi+13,841 mi
- 29/10/202471,667 mi
- 03/09/202579,067 mi+7,400 mi
Average of roughly 11,169 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
JS51 MTH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Kia Optima (JS51 MTH) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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