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LF68 HLM

2018 Kia Optima

Red Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,534 mi
Last recorded67,534 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF68 HLM
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 67,534 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 61,518 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 55,220 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 55,220 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 48,577 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 43,116 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin inner and feathered outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing feathered (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing feathered (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 HLM is a 2018 Kia Optima in Red with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HLM registered?

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

Is LF68 HLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF68 HLM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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