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LF68 HLO

2018 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,416 mi
Last recorded67,416 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF68 HLO
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 67,416 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lip on disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight around disc edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lip on disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight around disc edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 54,981 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2024 54,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 45,437 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low and started to crack.

Damp around both rear brake callipers but no brake fluid leak at the time of the test.

Under trays fitted on.

Pass 3 Sep 2022 34,203 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 24,720 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 23,931 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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 HLO is a 2018 Kia Optima in Silver 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.

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What year was LF68 HLO registered?

LF68 HLO is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 11 September 2018.

Is LF68 HLO safe to buy?

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