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LC18 RCX

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

89,474 mi
Last recorded89,474 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 89,474 miles

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Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise tyre worn on inner edge void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise both rear tyres worn on inner edges void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged damage to n/s/f n/s/r tyres on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 75,241 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 64,216 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 51,697 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2023 51,697 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 40,754 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 27,402 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 RCX 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 RCX registered?

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

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