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WJ18 VDG

2018 Kia Optima

Red Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,830 mi
Last recorded38,830 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ18 VDG
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 25 Nov 2025 38,830 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 35,575 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 32,458 miles

vehicle fitted with under trays

Pass 2 Feb 2023 29,122 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 25,018 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small stone cuts etc to both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge patchy wear to inner edges both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 20,760 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (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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WJ18 VDG is a 2018 Kia Optima in Red with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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.

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What year was WJ18 VDG registered?

WJ18 VDG is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 13 March 2018.

Is WJ18 VDG safe to buy?

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