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LJ18 WEC

2018 Kia Optima

Red Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,686 mi
Last recorded39,686 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 3 Oct 2025 39,686 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 37,174 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 35,133 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 29,087 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 25,086 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 21,579 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

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 WEC is a 2018 Kia Optima in Red with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WEC registered?

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

Is LJ18 WEC safe to buy?

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