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LG18 EWH

2018 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,758 mi
Last recorded80,758 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG18 EWH
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 80,758 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2026 80,758 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 74,161 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 68,769 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 57,350 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 57,350 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 45,290 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 34,133 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 EWH is a 2018 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc 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.

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LG18 EWH is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 1 May 2018.

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