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LF18 NKO

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,586 mi
Last recorded111,586 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 111,586 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 103,332 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 89,348 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 71,210 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to rear flexis corroding (1.1.11 (c))

screen chipped

Fail 18 May 2023 71,210 miles

Offside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to rear flexis corroding (1.1.11 (c))

screen chipped

Pass 14 Mar 2022 44,454 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 cracked 215/55x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 29,493 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 29,493 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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 NKO is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black 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 NKO registered?

LF18 NKO is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 8 March 2018.

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