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WJ19 HWU

2019 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,708 mi
Last recorded70,708 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2019 Kia Optima51,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ19 HWU
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2019
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 70,708 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 70,708 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 52,055 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 39,798 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 39,798 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 30,528 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Mar 2023 30,528 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 22,712 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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WJ19 HWU is a 2019 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2019 Kia Optima models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 51,363 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 7 years old, this Kia Optima is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WJ19 HWU registered?

WJ19 HWU is a 2019 Kia Optima, first registered on 20 March 2019.

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The MOT history for WJ19 HWU 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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