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LF68 SZW

2018 Kia Optima

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,114 mi
Last recorded75,114 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF68 SZW
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 75,114 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 67,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (235/45R18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 57,328 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 57,327 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 46,178 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm in places and cracking

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2022 39,445 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 39,445 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 27,960 miles

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted

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 SZW is a 2018 Kia Optima in Red 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LF68 SZW registered?

LF68 SZW is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 1 September 2018.

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