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LJ18 VCL

2018 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,482 mi
Last recorded82,482 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ18 VCL
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 82,482 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 71,359 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 71,351 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2023 59,279 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 45,778 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 33,131 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 VCL is a 2018 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VCL registered?

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

Is LJ18 VCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ18 VCL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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