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AJ18 LUD

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

119,442 mi
Last recorded119,442 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ18 LUD
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 19 Mar 2026 119,442 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 103,390 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 87,590 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 72,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 56,988 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 36,352 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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AJ18 LUD is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 AJ18 LUD registered?

AJ18 LUD is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 20 July 2018.

Is AJ18 LUD safe to buy?

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