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LB18 LXL

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,450 mi
Last recorded65,450 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 65,450 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 58,033 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2024 51,990 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 44,744 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 36,028 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 28,663 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 28,662 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (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 LXL is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LXL registered?

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

Is LB18 LXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB18 LXL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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