Official DVLA Record

2018 KIA Optima 1.6L Diesel · SW17 STU

SW17 STU

2018 KIA Optima (1.6L, diesel). First registered 13/09/2018. Recorded mileage 89,771 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
KIA OPTIMA
Year / Origin
2018 · Aberdeen
MOT Status
Valid until 06/07/2026
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
89,771 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 06/07/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2018
Engine
1598cc

SW17 STU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2025
  • 89,771 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 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
58
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
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SW17 STU Mileage History

  1. 05/10/202244,771 mi
  2. 07/07/202356,047 mi+11,276 mi
  3. 26/06/202473,318 mi+17,271 mi
  4. 24/06/202589,771 mi+16,453 mi
  5. 24/06/202589,771 mi

Average of roughly 16,552 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

SW17 STU MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 14 Jun 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 (SW17 STU) between October 2022 and June 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 24 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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