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LB18 LXA

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,827 mi
Last recorded57,827 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 57,827 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Switch broken (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 50,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake switch insecure

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

Fail 12 Jun 2025 50,513 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake switch insecure

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 44,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 37,745 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 37,745 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 29,885 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 20,580 miles

Nearside Front 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 LXA 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 LXA registered?

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

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