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LB18 LWX

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,275 mi
Last recorded73,275 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 73,275 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 73,272 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 68,035 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 59,908 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 59,908 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 50,308 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2023 50,298 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 40,208 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 30,152 miles

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

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

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 LWX is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LWX registered?

LB18 LWX is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 15 June 2018.

Is LB18 LWX safe to buy?

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