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LR68 LDJ

2018 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,186 mi
Last recorded99,186 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR68 LDJ
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 99,186 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 86,584 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively deep lip on disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively deep lip on disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 72,886 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 72,886 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn low

Pass 16 Jun 2023 54,198 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 37,470 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 26,196 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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LR68 LDJ is a 2018 Kia Optima in White with a 1,598cc 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 LR68 LDJ registered?

LR68 LDJ is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 25 September 2018.

Is LR68 LDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR68 LDJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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