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LD18 WMZ

2018 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,861 mi
Last recorded129,861 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD18 WMZ
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 129,861 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 82,055 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 82,055 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 81,368 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both sides tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2022 62,663 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 58,317 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 49,659 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 49,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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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LD18 WMZ is a 2018 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LD18 WMZ registered?

LD18 WMZ is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 8 May 2018.

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