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LB18 LXK

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,154 mi
Last recorded52,154 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2025 52,154 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 44,050 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 37,477 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 30,872 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 23,573 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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 LXK is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LXK registered?

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

Is LB18 LXK safe to buy?

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