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LB18 ETD

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,086 mi
Last recorded58,086 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 58,086 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective just after flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Mar 2026 58,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective just after flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 27 Feb 2025 52,887 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 48,707 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 43,633 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 39,890 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 30,526 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 30,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/45R18 or 225/45R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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 ETD is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black 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 ETD registered?

LB18 ETD is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 3 July 2018.

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