2018 KIA Optima 1.7L Diesel · RK18 AXF
2018 KIA Optima (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2018. Recorded mileage 145,080 miles. MOT valid until 08/03/2027. Taxed until 01/09/2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA OPTIMA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,080 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1685cc
RK18 AXF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/02/2026
- 145,080 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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RK18 AXF Mileage History
- 03/03/202387,503 mi
- 09/03/202387,691 mi+188 mi
- 23/02/2024110,726 mi+23,035 mi
- 21/02/2025132,304 mi+21,578 mi
- 19/02/2026145,080 mi+12,776 mi
Average of roughly 19,400 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RK18 AXF 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 (RK18 AXF) between March 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 February 2026 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: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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