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LC18 OZO

2018 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

165,464 mi
Last recorded165,464 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 165,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity outter side case broken (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 165,452 miles

Direction indicator not working MIRROR (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity broken case (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 137,400 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens broken shape edges (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

engine oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2024 137,395 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens broken shape edges (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

engine oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2023 112,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall gouged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear position lamp lens damaged not effecting light

Fail 19 Jul 2023 112,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall gouged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear position lamp lens damaged not effecting light

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 83,177 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 54,535 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp damaged but not affecting light output

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 OZO is a 2018 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OZO registered?

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

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