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T9 VJG

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,436 mi
Last recorded65,436 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT9 VJG
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 65,436 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 53,220 miles

Offside Rear tyre is feathered

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 41,726 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

oil level slightly too high

Pass 15 Mar 2022 30,810 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 20,595 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 20,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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T9 VJG 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 T9 VJG registered?

T9 VJG is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is T9 VJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T9 VJG 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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