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LG18 ESO

2018 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,560 mi
Last recorded97,560 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG18 ESO
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 97,560 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 97,560 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 82,776 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 66,265 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 52,846 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 35,595 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 26,795 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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LG18 ESO is a 2018 Kia Optima in Blue 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 LG18 ESO registered?

LG18 ESO is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 20 March 2018.

Is LG18 ESO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG18 ESO 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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