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LC18 OYW

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,414 mi
Last recorded65,414 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 65,414 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 61,132 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 52,077 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 47,683 miles

Cannot do full inspection underneath car cover fitted

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Disc lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2022 43,330 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2022 43,330 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 39,240 miles

Nearside 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 OYW 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LC18 OYW?

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What year was LC18 OYW registered?

LC18 OYW is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 7 June 2018.

Is LC18 OYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC18 OYW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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