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L88 STS

2018 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,823 mi
Last recorded45,823 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL88 STS
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 45,823 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 38,110 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 31,224 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 31,224 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 23,973 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 16,165 miles

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

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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L88 STS is a 2018 Kia Optima in White with a 1,598cc 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L88 STS registered?

L88 STS is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 14 September 2018.

Is L88 STS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L88 STS 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.

Does L88 STS have outstanding finance?

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