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LF68 CNY

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,521 mi
Last recorded41,521 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF68 CNY
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 41,521 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 36,920 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 32,755 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 60,589 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 30,579 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2022 21,830 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2022 21,828 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear wiper split

Pass 31 Aug 2021 16,481 miles

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

Offside Front 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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LF68 CNY is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LF68 CNY registered?

LF68 CNY is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 3 September 2018.

Is LF68 CNY safe to buy?

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