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LJ18 UUZ

2018 Kia Optima

Red Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,123 mi
Last recorded84,123 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ18 UUZ
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2026 84,123 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 75,128 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 66,020 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 57,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 48,401 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 38,160 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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LJ18 UUZ is a 2018 Kia Optima in Red with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ18 UUZ registered?

LJ18 UUZ is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 9 March 2018.

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