2018 KIA Optima 1.6L Diesel · SB68 YVJ
2018 KIA Optima (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2018. Recorded mileage 85,975 miles. MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA OPTIMA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,975 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SB68 YVJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/11/2025
- 85,975 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SB68 YVJ Mileage History
- 15/12/202259,960 mi
- 30/11/202371,038 mi+11,078 mi
- 30/11/202371,038 mi
- 23/11/202477,781 mi+6,743 mi
- 29/11/202585,975 mi+8,194 mi
Average of roughly 8,797 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SB68 YVJ 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 (SB68 YVJ) between December 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 November 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: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
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