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LA18 XAH

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,074 mi
Last recorded114,074 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA18 XAH
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2026 114,074 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2025 103,750 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 91,830 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 73,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 61,175 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 47,964 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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LA18 XAH is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black 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 LA18 XAH registered?

LA18 XAH is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 6 August 2018.

Is LA18 XAH safe to buy?

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