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Kia Optima

White · Hybrid electric (clean) · 2016 · 1,999 cc

K18 SBSMOT history

K18 SBS is a white hybrid electric (clean) Kia Optima first used on 26 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 8 of 8 MOT tests, with 68,633 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

K18 SBS white Kia Optima – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
68,633 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
8
8 passed · 0 failed
Per year
6,360 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 SBS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Optima
Colour
White
Fuel type
Hybrid electric (clean)
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
26 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 SBS was last recorded at 68,633 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 4,763 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
63,870 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,763 miles
Average per year
6,360 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,633 miles
  • 2025 – 63,870 miles
  • 2024 – 53,472 miles
  • 2023 – 44,848 miles
  • 2022 – 38,104 miles
  • 2021 – 30,792 miles
  • 2020 – 27,434 miles
  • 2019 – 23,968 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,633 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

8 tests since 24 Sept 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,633 miles (+4,763)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    68,633 miles
    Test number
    214683566210
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. Pass63,870 miles (+10,398)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    63,870 miles
    Test number
    234433616662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass53,472 miles (+8,624)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    53,472 miles
    Test number
    983979116252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass44,848 miles (+6,744)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    44,848 miles
    Test number
    263264119402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass38,104 miles (+7,312)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    38,104 miles
    Test number
    373040499694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass30,792 miles (+3,358)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    30,792 miles
    Test number
    215962689910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass27,434 miles (+3,466)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    27,434 miles
    Test number
    822936275446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass23,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    23,968 miles
    Test number
    394312657035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K18 SBS

Does K18 SBS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 SBS is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K18 SBS?
The MOT on K18 SBS is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K18 SBS done?
K18 SBS was recorded at 68,633 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 6,360 miles a year.
Has K18 SBS ever failed its MOT?
No. K18 SBS has passed all 8 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on K18 SBS ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on K18 SBS find?
K18 SBS passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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