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LG68 SUU

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

75,598 mi
Last recorded75,598 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 75,598 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 75,596 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 65,118 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 65,114 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 54,648 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 54,648 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 50,829 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 39,243 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jan 2022 39,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 SUU 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 55.6%.

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

How do I check the history of LG68 SUU?

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What year was LG68 SUU registered?

LG68 SUU is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 18 December 2018.

Is LG68 SUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG68 SUU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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