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LF18 YLD

2018 Kia Optima

Red Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

49,275 mi
Last recorded49,275 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 49,275 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear to flexi hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 44,764 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 44,764 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 41,364 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 41,359 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all unable to plug into it (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 36,232 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 36,232 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 30,290 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 30,290 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 Mar 2021 23,202 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 23,191 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 YLD is a 2018 Kia Optima in Red with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LF18 YLD registered?

LF18 YLD is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 5 April 2018.

Is LF18 YLD safe to buy?

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