2018 KIA Optima 1.6L Diesel · SW05 SKW
2018 KIA Optima (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 101,129 miles. MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA OPTIMA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,129 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW05 SKW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2026
- 101,129 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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SW05 SKW Mileage History
- 30/03/202216,632 mi
- 20/03/202332,629 mi+15,997 mi
- 18/03/202453,304 mi+20,675 mi
- 24/03/202577,075 mi+23,771 mi
- 13/03/2026101,129 mi+24,054 mi
Average of roughly 21,371 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW05 SKW 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 (SW05 SKW) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). 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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