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LC68 MDE

2018 Kia Optima

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,882 mi
Last recorded59,882 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC68 MDE
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 59,882 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 50,196 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 41,756 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 32,951 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Tyre wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 32,947 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Tyre wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (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 MDE is a 2018 Kia Optima in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MDE registered?

LC68 MDE is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 12 December 2018.

Is LC68 MDE safe to buy?

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