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LG18 MVZ

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,382 mi
Last recorded56,382 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG18 MVZ
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 56,382 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 48,878 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 40,930 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 32,315 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 24,928 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 18,486 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 18,483 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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 MVZ is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black 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 MVZ registered?

LG18 MVZ is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 18 May 2018.

Is LG18 MVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG18 MVZ 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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