2018 KIA Optima 1.6L Diesel · MT68 VEW
2018 KIA Optima (1.6L, diesel). First registered 12 Dec 2018. Recorded mileage 157,828 miles. MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA OPTIMA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,828 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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MT68 VEW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2026
- 157,828 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MT68 VEW 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 (MT68 VEW) between April 2025 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
MT68 VEW Mileage History
- 30/04/2025140,647 mi
- 15/10/2025146,828 mi+6,181 mi
- 23/10/2025146,845 mi+17 mi
- 25/04/2026157,826 mi+10,981 mi
- 25/04/2026157,828 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 17,423 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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