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PJ68 LRX

2018 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,789 mi
Last recorded92,789 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ68 LRX
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 92,789 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2025 92,789 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45x18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2024 74,752 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 58,759 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 43,618 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 43,618 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2021 29,375 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 29,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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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PJ68 LRX is a 2018 Kia Optima in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PJ68 LRX registered?

PJ68 LRX is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 30 November 2018.

Is PJ68 LRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ68 LRX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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