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LC68 EKA

2018 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,000 mi
Last recorded82,000 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 18 Nov 2025 82,000 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 71,424 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 57,758 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 39,584 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 28,280 miles

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 EKA 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 EKA registered?

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

Is LC68 EKA safe to buy?

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