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LJ18 VCG

2018 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,072 mi
Last recorded79,072 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 79,072 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 69,480 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 69,480 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Not Connected to its housing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 57,145 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 47,751 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 24 Feb 2022 38,633 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 29,759 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 VCG 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 VCG registered?

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

Is LJ18 VCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ18 VCG 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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