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RJ18 FJZ

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,176 mi
Last recorded89,176 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ18 FJZ
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 89,176 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2025 77,538 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 64,821 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 64,522 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 May 2023 51,051 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2022 39,440 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2021 27,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm advise replacement (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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RJ18 FJZ 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 85.7%.

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 RJ18 FJZ registered?

RJ18 FJZ is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 5 July 2018.

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The MOT history for RJ18 FJZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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