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A74 AJW

2018 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,292 mi
Last recorded109,292 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA74 AJW
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2025 109,292 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 90,711 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 68,110 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 52,523 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 49,793 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 37,238 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 30,752 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 10,286 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Optima?

Based on 96,564 MOT tests across 12,485 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
8,760
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
12,485
On UK Roads
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A74 AJW is a 2018 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2018 Kia Optima models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 53,278 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Kia Optima typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 8 years old, this Kia Optima is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A74 AJW registered?

A74 AJW is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 12 December 2018.

Is A74 AJW safe to buy?

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