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LG18 RKV

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

148,126 mi
Last recorded148,126 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2026 148,126 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 131,258 miles

Damage to boot lid

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 116,644 miles

Offside and nearside front wipers poor at cleaning, leaving streaks

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 101,372 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper poor at cleaning screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside front tyres getting close to wear markers and edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside number plate light was off but came on when boot closed

Pass 15 Mar 2022 80,627 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 55,960 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 RKV is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG18 RKV registered?

LG18 RKV is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 4 April 2018.

Is LG18 RKV safe to buy?

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