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MJ18 YRE

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,937 mi
Last recorded64,937 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ18 YRE
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 64,937 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 60,352 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 56,466 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 51,202 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 48,312 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 48,310 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front 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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MJ18 YRE 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 MJ18 YRE registered?

MJ18 YRE is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 20 July 2018.

Is MJ18 YRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ18 YRE 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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