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LC18 FKJ

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,868 mi
Last recorded76,868 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC18 FKJ
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 76,868 miles

Front chip screen

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slight perished 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2024 69,371 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 69,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/55-17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 61,842 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 61,842 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 53,688 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 50,320 miles

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))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 36,559 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 FKJ 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC18 FKJ registered?

LC18 FKJ is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 6 June 2018.

Is LC18 FKJ safe to buy?

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