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LF18 YFW

2018 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,872 mi
Last recorded115,872 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 115,872 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on shoulders

Pass 9 Apr 2025 98,270 miles

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

Washers partially blocked

Fail 8 Apr 2025 98,270 miles

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

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

Washers partially blocked

Pass 11 Apr 2024 81,386 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 81,386 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 64,721 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 64,721 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 48,912 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some underside components

Fail 11 Apr 2022 48,912 miles

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

undertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2021 33,723 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on the inside edge

Offside Rear tyre is worn on the inside edge

undertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some underside components

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 YFW is a 2018 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YFW registered?

LF18 YFW is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 6 April 2018.

Is LF18 YFW safe to buy?

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