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W14 EMJ

2018 Kia Optima

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

11,769 mi
Last recorded11,769 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW14 EMJ
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 11,769 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 68,121 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 10,557 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 58,601 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 9,437 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 49,997 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 7,830 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 40,707 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 40,707 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 6,360 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2021 31,646 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 26,498 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 19,378 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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W14 EMJ is a 2018 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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.

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What year was W14 EMJ registered?

W14 EMJ is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 18 December 2018.

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