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2018 KIA Optima 1.7L Diesel · PM13 EMM

PM13 EMM

2018 KIA Optima (1.7L, diesel). First registered 18/05/2018. Recorded mileage 132,815 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
KIA OPTIMA
Year / Origin
2018 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 28/05/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
132,815 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.7L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 28/05/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2018
Engine
1685cc

PM13 EMM Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2025
  • 132,815 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
48
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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PM13 EMM Mileage History

  1. 25/05/2023121,668 mi
  2. 25/05/2024127,646 mi+5,978 mi
  3. 25/05/2024127,646 mi
  4. 29/05/2025132,815 mi+5,169 mi
  5. 29/05/2025132,815 mi

Average of roughly 5,540 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

PM13 EMM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 26 Jul 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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 (PM13 EMM) between May 2023 and May 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 29 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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