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J2 WUG

2018 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,798 mi
Last recorded118,798 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 WUG
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 118,798 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 113,525 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 108,170 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 103,711 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s , worn /lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s , inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 103,711 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s , worn /lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s , inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 90,715 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 79,472 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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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J2 WUG is a 2018 Kia Optima in Blue 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.

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What year was J2 WUG registered?

J2 WUG is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 23 May 2018.

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