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LC68 EJU

2018 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,833 mi
Last recorded98,833 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC68 EJU
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 16 Jun 2026 98,833 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 86,902 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 72,445 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 58,333 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 42,417 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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 EJU is a 2018 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EJU registered?

LC68 EJU is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 26 November 2018.

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