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LF18 GZW

2018 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,550 mi
Last recorded85,550 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF18 GZW
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 85,550 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 77,475 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 68,902 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 61,971 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))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 50,648 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front wiper blades leaving a smear

Fail 23 Mar 2022 50,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre low on air

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front wiper blades leaving a smear

Pass 3 Mar 2021 40,903 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 40,903 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 GZW is a 2018 Kia Optima in White 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 GZW registered?

LF18 GZW is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 12 March 2018.

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