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LF18 ZBU

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,495 mi
Last recorded106,495 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF18 ZBU
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 106,495 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearing 1.6mm 235/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges 235/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2026 106,495 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearing 1.6mm 235/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges 235/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2025 95,384 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/18 both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 82,929 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 May 2024 82,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 May 2023 69,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/18 wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/18 wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 May 2023 69,581 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/18 wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/18 wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 54,089 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 41,037 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 41,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 ZBU is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black 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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LF18 ZBU is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 5 April 2018.

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