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JF51 JAY

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,849 mi
Last recorded138,849 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJF51 JAY
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 138,849 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Nov 2025 138,849 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Nov 2024 110,400 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 109,861 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 109,861 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 85,705 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 67,054 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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JF51 JAY 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 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 JF51 JAY registered?

JF51 JAY is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 19 November 2018.

Is JF51 JAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for JF51 JAY 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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