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LB18 EEW

2018 Kia Optima

Red Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,044 mi
Last recorded51,044 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB18 EEW
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 51,044 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 43,782 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 38,427 miles

rear most exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 14 Jun 2024 38,427 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

rear most exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 21 Jun 2023 32,818 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 32,818 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 25,770 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 19,189 miles

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

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 EEW is a 2018 Kia Optima in Red 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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What year was LB18 EEW registered?

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

Is LB18 EEW safe to buy?

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