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LJ18 VCD

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,666 mi
Last recorded34,666 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 34,666 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned different light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning different light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 32,465 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 30,262 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 27,990 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 25,268 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 25,268 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing x 1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 22,040 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 VCD is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black 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 VCD registered?

LJ18 VCD is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is LJ18 VCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ18 VCD 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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