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LG68 AYL

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

161,905 mi
Last recorded161,905 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG68 AYL
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 161,905 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 161,897 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Intercooler/intercooler hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 117,388 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 85,563 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 55,236 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 38,956 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 10,641 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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LG68 AYL is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,598cc 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 LG68 AYL registered?

LG68 AYL is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 27 September 2018.

Is LG68 AYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG68 AYL 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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