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LF68 TAU

2018 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,851 mi
Last recorded79,851 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF68 TAU
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 12 Jun 2026 79,851 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre is stepping on inner edge

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 69,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 May 2024 60,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 49,703 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 21,326 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 21,038 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 TAU is a 2018 Kia Optima in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TAU registered?

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

Is LF68 TAU safe to buy?

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