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LG18 MWJ

2018 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,661 mi
Last recorded77,661 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG18 MWJ
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 77,661 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 77,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45/18w xl (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn smooth on inner edge and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3mm worn on inneredge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 67,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s ()

Fail 24 Jan 2025 67,751 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative switch broken (1.1.6 (d))

Headlamp aim too high n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s ()

Pass 30 Jan 2024 55,021 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 43,207 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 42,890 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 33,354 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 27,795 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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LG18 MWJ is a 2018 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LG18 MWJ registered?

LG18 MWJ is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 18 May 2018.

Is LG18 MWJ safe to buy?

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