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LC18 PXT

2018 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,429 mi
Last recorded72,429 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 72,429 miles

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

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

Offside Front washer jet worn

Pass 4 Jun 2025 63,401 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 63,400 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 51,129 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 51,129 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 38,251 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 38,202 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2022 27,912 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 17,829 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 PXT is a 2018 Kia Optima in Blue 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 PXT registered?

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

Is LC18 PXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC18 PXT 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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