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SH18 DFX

2018 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,076 mi
Last recorded146,076 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH18 DFX
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 146,076 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 129,555 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 125,191 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 May 2022 104,057 miles

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Both rear tyres wearing inner edges and wearing out of shape

Pass 21 Apr 2021 77,344 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 77,344 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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SH18 DFX is a 2018 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SH18 DFX registered?

SH18 DFX is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 17 May 2018.

Is SH18 DFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH18 DFX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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