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LB67 FAU

2018 Kia Optima

Red Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,377 mi
Last recorded51,377 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB67 FAU
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 51,377 miles

covers & shields fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2024 48,818 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 41,636 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 37,457 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 37,457 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 30,112 miles

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

Offside Front Lower undertray loose

Fail 8 Jan 2022 30,062 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Lower undertray loose

Pass 19 Dec 2020 18,160 miles

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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LB67 FAU is a 2018 Kia Optima in Red 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 LB67 FAU registered?

LB67 FAU is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 12 January 2018.

Is LB67 FAU safe to buy?

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