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LJ18 UWK

2018 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,393 mi
Last recorded93,393 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ18 UWK
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 93,393 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 86,735 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 76,688 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear recommend replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 64,752 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 55,418 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 45,516 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 45,516 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside 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 UWK is a 2018 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ18 UWK registered?

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

Is LJ18 UWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ18 UWK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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