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LF18 HFZ

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,410 mi
Last recorded58,410 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 58,410 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 50,107 miles

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 16 Feb 2024 42,675 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 42,673 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 35,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 30,832 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 26,449 miles

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

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 HFZ is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HFZ registered?

LF18 HFZ is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 5 March 2018.

Is LF18 HFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF18 HFZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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