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J9 ELB

2018 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,651 mi
Last recorded41,651 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 ELB
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 41,651 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 38,737 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND PADS VERY LOW (BORDERLINE PASS)

OSF TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Fail 14 Feb 2025 38,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE AND HAS SPLITS EXPOSING CORD (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND PADS VERY LOW (BORDERLINE PASS)

OSF TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 24 Jan 2024 33,221 miles

nsr tyre stepped and worn on inner section of tread

osf outer brake pads low - 4mm

Pass 1 Feb 2023 27,610 miles

front pads over half worn osf and front discs corroded

nsr tyre stepped and worn on inner section of tread

Pass 1 Feb 2022 23,556 miles

REAR TYRES STEPPED AND WORN ON INNER SECTIONS OF TREAD

Pass 2 Feb 2021 21,007 miles

REAR TYRES STEPPED ON INNER SECTION OF TREAD

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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J9 ELB is a 2018 Kia Optima in White 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 J9 ELB registered?

J9 ELB is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 5 February 2018.

Is J9 ELB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J9 ELB 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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