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J7 UTG

2018 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,249 mi
Last recorded70,249 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 UTG
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 70,249 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 70,249 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 58,228 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 53,674 miles

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

Offside Rear brakes binding slightly

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 53,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear brakes binding slightly

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 48,234 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 45,358 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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J7 UTG 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 71.4%.

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 J7 UTG registered?

J7 UTG is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 9 May 2018.

Is J7 UTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J7 UTG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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