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LG68 SUA

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,281 mi
Last recorded84,281 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 84,281 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2026 84,281 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 73,886 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 73,886 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 63,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just met limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 May 2023 52,926 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 52,926 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2022 42,734 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2021 35,238 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 SUA is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SUA registered?

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

Is LG68 SUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG68 SUA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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