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LJ18 VCO

2018 Kia Optima

Red Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,061 mi
Last recorded100,061 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ18 VCO
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 100,061 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 92,594 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 84,005 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 84,005 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 70,362 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 57,969 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 44,328 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 VCO is a 2018 Kia Optima in Red 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 VCO registered?

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

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The MOT history for LJ18 VCO 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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