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LF18 HKA

2018 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,320 mi
Last recorded67,320 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF18 HKA
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 67,320 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2025 67,320 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 59,234 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 51,111 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 51,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 May 2022 41,648 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 37,319 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside & Offside Front Brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged Nearside & Offside Rear Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 27,973 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 HKA is a 2018 Kia Optima in Silver 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.

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What year was LF18 HKA registered?

LF18 HKA is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 26 March 2018.

Is LF18 HKA safe to buy?

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