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LC18 BGZ

2018 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,534 mi
Last recorded67,534 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC18 BGZ
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 67,534 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 64,266 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 58,334 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 51,315 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 51,315 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both of approx.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2022 41,138 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 28,626 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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LC18 BGZ is a 2018 Kia Optima in White 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC18 BGZ registered?

LC18 BGZ is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 8 June 2018.

Is LC18 BGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC18 BGZ 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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