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LF18 YSK

2018 Kia Optima

Red Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,950 mi
Last recorded60,950 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 60,950 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 50,043 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 39,663 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 29,739 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 18,926 miles

engine and underbody covers fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2021 17,710 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 17,710 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 YSK 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LF18 YSK registered?

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

Is LF18 YSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF18 YSK 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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