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J90 JAX

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

118,827 mi
Last recorded118,827 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ90 JAX
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 118,827 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 112,724 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 112,724 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2024 105,655 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 92,470 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 72,987 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 57,478 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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J90 JAX is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black 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 J90 JAX registered?

J90 JAX is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 30 May 2018.

Is J90 JAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J90 JAX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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