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LC18 LFK

2018 Kia Optima

Red Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,758 mi
Last recorded92,758 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC18 LFK
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 92,758 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2026 92,754 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 78,621 miles

Both rear tyres distorted on inner edges

Fail 10 Jul 2025 78,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Both rear tyres distorted on inner edges

Pass 6 Jul 2024 64,015 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 54,252 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 54,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 47,121 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 39,328 miles

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

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 LFK is a 2018 Kia Optima in Red with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LFK registered?

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

Is LC18 LFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC18 LFK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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