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LC18 FLB

2018 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,470 mi
Last recorded88,470 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 88,470 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 88,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2025 70,425 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 58,673 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL REOUND FRONT AND REAR INNER (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ARROUND 3.00MM LEFT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE IN TO WHEEL FLEXI HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 May 2023 42,251 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 38,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 38,428 miles

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 May 2021 26,431 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 FLB is a 2018 Kia Optima in White 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 LC18 FLB registered?

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

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