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DG18 LJZ

2018 Kia Optima

Red Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,537 mi
Last recorded137,537 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG18 LJZ
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 137,537 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2026 137,451 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2025 120,095 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS & OS @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS & OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2024 104,289 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 May 2023 91,083 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2022 79,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 61,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

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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DG18 LJZ is a 2018 Kia Optima in Red with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG18 LJZ registered?

DG18 LJZ is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 29 May 2018.

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