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LJ18 UVO

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,203 mi
Last recorded49,203 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ18 UVO
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2025 49,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner and Outer Shoulders Tread @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner and Outer Shoulders Tread @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 40,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55r17 98w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55r17 98w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 32,293 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads are worn, unable to take a measurement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 23,403 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 21,087 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 16,236 miles

restricted view of the engine bay, cover fitted

restricted view of the outer sills, coves fitted

restricted view under the vehicle, under trays fitted

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 UVO is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black 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 UVO registered?

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

Is LJ18 UVO safe to buy?

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