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EF67 MLJ

2018 Kia Optima

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,669 mi
Last recorded93,669 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF67 MLJ
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 93,669 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 92,430 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 87,512 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 85,568 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 85,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2023 83,702 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 82,196 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 25 Jan 2023 82,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55 17V (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Jan 2022 66,200 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 52,707 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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EF67 MLJ is a 2018 Kia Optima in White with a 1,999cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EF67 MLJ registered?

EF67 MLJ is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 27 January 2018.

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