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LF18 AUR

2018 Kia Optima

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,667 mi
Last recorded47,667 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF18 AUR
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 47,667 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 33,510 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 May 2023 33,510 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 May 2022 15,769 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o.s.f and n.s.f worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Mar 2021 5,532 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 5,531 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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 AUR is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,999cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LF18 AUR registered?

LF18 AUR is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 19 March 2018.

Is LF18 AUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF18 AUR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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