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LB18 EBL

2018 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,955 mi
Last recorded86,955 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB18 EBL
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 86,955 miles

Birds nest above gearbox

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank heatshield loose

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 86,952 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring broken (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring broken (1.6 (e))

Birds nest above gearbox

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank heatshield loose

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 71,095 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear end slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear end corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 64,934 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 57,619 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 47,417 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jun 2021 36,773 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 36,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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 EBL is a 2018 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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.

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LB18 EBL is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 4 July 2018.

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