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LF18 GWY

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,363 mi
Last recorded72,363 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF18 GWY
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 16 Dec 2025 72,363 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 62,996 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 53,784 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 42,618 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 32,594 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 24,987 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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LF18 GWY is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 LF18 GWY registered?

LF18 GWY is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 2 March 2018.

Is LF18 GWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF18 GWY shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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