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NL18 YJU

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,827 mi
Last recorded82,827 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL18 YJU
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 27 Jul 2026 82,827 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 71,271 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 62,575 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 62,391 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 58,652 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 48,452 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 36,666 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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NL18 YJU is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL18 YJU registered?

NL18 YJU is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 20 April 2018.

Is NL18 YJU safe to buy?

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