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LB18 EAW

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,003 mi
Last recorded103,003 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB18 EAW
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 3 Aug 2026 103,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6MM NAIL IN BALD ON INNER 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 88,032 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 215/55/17

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 76,763 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 63,379 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 46,606 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 35,012 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (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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LB18 EAW 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 LB18 EAW registered?

LB18 EAW is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 2 July 2018.

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