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LN18 NEU

2018 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,184 mi
Last recorded95,184 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN18 NEU
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 95,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn more on very inner edge and starting to go out of shape. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn more on very inner edge and starting to go out of shape. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 86,297 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 86,297 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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 74,568 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 61,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 50,631 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 35,834 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

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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LN18 NEU is a 2018 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,685cc 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 LN18 NEU registered?

LN18 NEU is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 1 March 2018.

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