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LF68 CPX

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

36,785 mi
Last recorded36,785 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 36,785 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 36,785 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 27,270 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 27,270 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 24,283 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 20,766 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 20,756 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 15,665 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 CPX 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 62.5%.

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 CPX registered?

LF68 CPX is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 16 October 2018.

Is LF68 CPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF68 CPX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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