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N500 JTC

2018 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,914 mi
Last recorded77,914 miles
Recorded on14 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN500 JTC
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2026 77,914 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2025 67,924 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 67,922 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 56,362 miles

Nearside Rear tyre castellated inner edge

Offside Rear tyre side wall damaged 235/45y18 98

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 42,716 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 42,716 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged multiple side wall break outs (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre non repairable

Pass 25 Apr 2022 40,989 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 40,989 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view replaced (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater likely to become detached broken (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 33,747 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera moved to non driver`s view area

bonnet not closing / lube lock assy

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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N500 JTC is a 2018 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N500 JTC registered?

N500 JTC is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is N500 JTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N500 JTC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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