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LC18 FKU

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

153,176 mi
Last recorded153,176 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 153,176 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 153,002 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Coolant level low

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 137,564 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 120,750 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 105,064 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin remaining 2mm of friction material limit is 1.5 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 81,612 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 53,366 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 27,876 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 27,871 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 22,827 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 FKU is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LC18 FKU?

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What year was LC18 FKU registered?

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

Is LC18 FKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC18 FKU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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