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LJ18 VCC

2018 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,930 mi
Last recorded49,930 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ18 VCC
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 49,930 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 47,277 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 43,404 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 39,213 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Pass 3 Mar 2022 31,537 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 31,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 25,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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 VCC is a 2018 Kia Optima in White 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.

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What year was LJ18 VCC registered?

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

Is LJ18 VCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ18 VCC 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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