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LR18 HTC

2018 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,397 mi
Last recorded108,397 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR18 HTC
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 108,397 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 91,528 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 91,528 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 82,387 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 67,828 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 67,385 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 54,013 miles

Nearside Front seat belt slightly twisted

Pass 18 Feb 2021 36,704 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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LR18 HTC is a 2018 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc 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 LR18 HTC registered?

LR18 HTC is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 2 March 2018.

Is LR18 HTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR18 HTC 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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