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LF18 ATO

2018 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,798 mi
Last recorded130,798 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF18 ATO
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 130,798 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 130,782 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 16 May 2025 118,475 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 107,813 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 94,749 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 88,561 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 76,441 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 56,835 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 56,835 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front blades split (3.4 (b) (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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LF18 ATO is a 2018 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LF18 ATO registered?

LF18 ATO is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 15 March 2018.

Is LF18 ATO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF18 ATO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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