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LC18 LCV

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,574 mi
Last recorded87,574 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 87,574 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 77,292 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 66,174 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise both rear tyres wearing inner edges of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 53,275 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective advise both front wipers slightly smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test now on passenger seat

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively advise wheel binding advise brake check (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 42,050 miles

undertrays & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Fail 20 Jun 2022 42,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise tyre worn / balding inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Jun 2021 29,890 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test now on passenger seat

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner & outer edges of tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing thin & uneven to nearside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

undertrays sill covers & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

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 LCV is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black 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.

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What year was LC18 LCV registered?

LC18 LCV is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 4 July 2018.

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