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LC18 RCU

2018 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,834 mi
Last recorded86,834 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 86,834 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres low tread and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 72,479 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 235/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 57,274 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 55,948 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated SWITCH IS BROKEN (1.1.6 (d))

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 46,204 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 36,730 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 28,229 miles

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

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 RCU is a 2018 Kia Optima in Blue 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.

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What year was LC18 RCU registered?

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

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