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LF68 MXM

2018 Kia Optima

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,821 mi
Last recorded49,821 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF68 MXM
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 49,821 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 49,818 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 48,284 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 45,656 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 39,161 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 28,714 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 18,353 miles

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 MXM is a 2018 Kia Optima in Red with a 1,999cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 MXM registered?

LF68 MXM is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 10 September 2018.

Is LF68 MXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF68 MXM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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