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LJ18 VMG

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,632 mi
Last recorded66,632 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 66,632 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 55,698 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 42,016 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 27,927 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 27,917 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 18,138 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 15,829 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 VMG 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 VMG registered?

LJ18 VMG is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 19 March 2018.

Is LJ18 VMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ18 VMG 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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