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LM10 JAX

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,621 mi
Last recorded93,621 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM10 JAX
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 93,621 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 92,157 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 53,192 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 37,004 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 29,564 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 May 2021 29,563 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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LM10 JAX 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 83.3%.

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 LM10 JAX registered?

LM10 JAX is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 25 May 2018.

Is LM10 JAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM10 JAX 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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