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LF18 GXJ

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,674 mi
Last recorded113,674 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 20 Apr 2026 113,674 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 7 May 2025 98,834 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2024 79,160 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 67,044 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 47,379 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 32,687 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 GXJ 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 GXJ registered?

LF18 GXJ is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 13 March 2018.

Is LF18 GXJ safe to buy?

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