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LA18 ZPF

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,806 mi
Last recorded39,806 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 39,806 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 32,904 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 32,900 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer tread and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 26,550 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 20,990 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 19,385 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 ZPF 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 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 LA18 ZPF registered?

LA18 ZPF is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 8 August 2018.

Is LA18 ZPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA18 ZPF 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.

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