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LC68 AWX

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,866 mi
Last recorded56,866 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC68 AWX
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 56,866 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s ()

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 49,765 miles

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s ()

Fail 19 Nov 2024 49,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s ()

Pass 21 Nov 2023 43,459 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective fractured. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s. ()

Pass 29 Nov 2022 36,220 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s. ()

Pass 30 Nov 2021 29,211 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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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LC68 AWX is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LC68 AWX registered?

LC68 AWX is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 3 December 2018.

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