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KN68 LGX

2018 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

237,827 mi
Last recorded237,827 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN68 LGX
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 237,827 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 220,371 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 208,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 170,758 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing across screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 170,758 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing across screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 113,880 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 74,987 miles

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

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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KN68 LGX is a 2018 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,598cc 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN68 LGX registered?

KN68 LGX is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 26 September 2018.

Is KN68 LGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN68 LGX 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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