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LJ19 TMC

2019 Kia Optima

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

150,425 mi
Last recorded150,425 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2019 Kia Optima51,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ19 TMC
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2019
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 150,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 132,228 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 96,909 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 54,618 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 54,618 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2022 50,249 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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LJ19 TMC is a 2019 Kia Optima in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2019 Kia Optima models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 51,363 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 7 years old, this Kia Optima is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ19 TMC registered?

LJ19 TMC is a 2019 Kia Optima, first registered on 18 July 2019.

Is LJ19 TMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ19 TMC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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