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LC18 LFJ

2018 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,932 mi
Last recorded52,932 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC18 LFJ
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 52,932 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 45,729 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 38,056 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 32,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight misshape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight misshaped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 32,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight misshape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight misshaped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 28,059 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 21,968 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 LFJ is a 2018 Kia Optima in Blue 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 LFJ registered?

LC18 LFJ is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 8 June 2018.

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