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JS51 MTH

2018 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,067 mi
Last recorded79,067 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJS51 MTH
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 79,067 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 71,667 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 71,667 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 57,826 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 45,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Aug 2021 32,043 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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JS51 MTH is a 2018 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JS51 MTH registered?

JS51 MTH is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 20 September 2018.

Is JS51 MTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for JS51 MTH shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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