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LC18 LEJ

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,044 mi
Last recorded115,044 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 115,044 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2026 115,038 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 90,377 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 65,711 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin As low as 2mm. Rear brake pads only just met requirement to pass. Replacement recommended. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 55,381 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Pass 30 Jun 2022 41,440 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 41,440 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn close to the limit and worn on the edges(n/s/tyre on 1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 25,109 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 LEJ 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 LEJ registered?

LC18 LEJ is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 2 July 2018.

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