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LJ18 WFL

2018 Kia Optima

Red Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

198,724 mi
Last recorded198,724 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 22 Oct 2025 198,724 miles

Coolant leak suspect EGR cooler area - coolant bottle empty! ()

Engine oil level on min mark on dipstick

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 173,584 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 162,170 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 148,605 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw in tread ()

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector lens cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine oil overfilled

Pass 18 Jan 2023 130,284 miles

Engine oil overfilled

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 113,610 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 96,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 73,434 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in zone 'B' swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 WFL is a 2018 Kia Optima in Red with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 WFL registered?

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

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