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LC59 RMC

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,368 mi
Last recorded37,368 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 RMC
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 37,368 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 33,010 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all worn on inner edge but not that bad (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jun 2025 33,010 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all worn on inner edge but not that bad (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 27,824 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 23,875 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 17,445 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 13,387 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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LC59 RMC 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.

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What year was LC59 RMC registered?

LC59 RMC is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 30 July 2018.

Is LC59 RMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC59 RMC 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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