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LF18 YGV

2018 Kia Optima

Red Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,524 mi
Last recorded72,524 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF18 YGV
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 72,524 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 72,524 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2024 65,814 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 57,829 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 50,102 miles

engine covers and vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2021 40,881 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 32,615 miles

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

Nearside 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 YGV is a 2018 Kia Optima in Red 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.

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What year was LF18 YGV registered?

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

Is LF18 YGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF18 YGV 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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