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LF18 NLA

2018 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

323,466 mi
Last recorded323,466 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 323,466 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 287,257 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 287,106 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking At flexi/calliper bolt join (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 235,724 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2022 174,421 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 105,197 miles

Rear Rear wiper blade rubber torn.

Fail 19 May 2021 105,165 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear wiper blade rubber torn.

Pass 24 Nov 2020 81,988 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 6,948 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 73 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 NLA is a 2018 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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