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LG68 STZ

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,404 mi
Last recorded88,404 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 88,404 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 82,448 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 65,790 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 51,084 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 50,607 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 44,844 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 29,459 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2020 29,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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 STZ is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,598cc 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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What year was LG68 STZ registered?

LG68 STZ is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 3 December 2018.

Is LG68 STZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG68 STZ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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