2018 KIA Optima 1.7L Diesel · YX18 OAJ
2018 KIA Optima (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 68,294 miles. MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA OPTIMA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,294 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YX18 OAJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2026
- 68,294 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YX18 OAJ 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 (YX18 OAJ) between October 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 October 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: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))”.
YX18 OAJ Mileage History
- 12/10/202349,019 mi
- 10/10/202455,613 mi+6,594 mi
- 10/10/202455,613 mi
- 14/10/202562,059 mi+6,446 mi
- 07/10/202668,294 mi+6,235 mi
Average of roughly 6,453 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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