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LC18 LFL

2018 Kia Optima

Red Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,048 mi
Last recorded81,048 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 81,048 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 74,412 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 62,675 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 62,675 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to rear pad below1.5mm (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear brake disc slight marks on surface very close to being metal to metal

Pass 19 May 2023 49,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 May 2023 49,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 36,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 27,501 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 LFL is a 2018 Kia Optima in Red 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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LC18 LFL is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 8 June 2018.

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