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LJ18 UVL

2018 Kia Optima

Red Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,388 mi
Last recorded76,388 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 76,388 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2026 76,388 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 61,685 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 47,792 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 47,211 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 34,004 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 23,882 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 17,072 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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LJ18 UVL is a 2018 Kia Optima in Red with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LJ18 UVL registered?

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

Is LJ18 UVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ18 UVL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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