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LJ18 WEW

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,095 mi
Last recorded136,095 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 13 Apr 2026 136,095 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 120,620 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2024 109,123 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 94,828 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 81,457 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 75,993 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 WEW is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black 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 WEW registered?

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

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