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LF18 HJV

2018 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,730 mi
Last recorded68,730 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 68,730 miles

slight irregular wear on inner edges of both rear tyres. n/s/f indicator repeater lens split.

Pass 6 Feb 2025 61,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on 3mm and has small cut in outer sidewall replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on 3mm replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 53,109 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 43,662 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 33,995 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 25,889 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 25,889 miles

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

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

Rear 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 HJV is a 2018 Kia Optima in White 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LF18 HJV registered?

LF18 HJV is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 6 March 2018.

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The MOT history for LF18 HJV 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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