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LG18 TDX

2018 Kia Optima

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

151,747 mi
Last recorded151,747 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG18 TDX
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 151,747 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2025 146,253 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 134,806 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 115,548 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 113,039 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 109,018 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2023 108,997 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 108,962 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 87,311 miles

Central Front Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated park brake switch insecure (1.1.6 (d))

engine cover and under trays fitted

nsf tyre tread wearing on outer edge

rear brake pads starting to wear

toms light lit

Fail 15 Feb 2022 87,310 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated park brake switch insecure (1.1.6 (d))

engine cover and under trays fitted

nsf tyre tread wearing on outer edge

rear brake pads starting to wear

toms light lit

Pass 24 Feb 2021 57,152 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 TDX is a 2018 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,999cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG18 TDX registered?

LG18 TDX is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 24 April 2018.

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