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LJ18 WDX

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

187,570 mi
Last recorded187,570 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 187,570 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 172,654 miles

keep an eye on front inner discs and pads

Pass 24 Nov 2023 156,393 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 144,687 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s&o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s&o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 144,687 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s&o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s&o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 117,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 15 Nov 2021 117,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Dec 2020 89,497 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 56,902 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 11,343 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 WDX is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WDX registered?

LJ18 WDX is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 7 March 2018.

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