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LF18 GXH

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,762 mi
Last recorded67,762 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 67,762 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 65,032 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 59,892 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not fully retracting but has no excess webbing with seat unoccupied

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Washer jet weak operation

Pass 3 Mar 2023 54,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 54,453 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 x nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 47,030 miles

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 38,096 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 38,096 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

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 GXH is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LF18 GXH registered?

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

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