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LS68 XPC

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,734 mi
Last recorded70,734 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS68 XPC
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 70,734 miles

All brake pipe flexi ferrules corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 70,734 miles

All brake pipe flexi ferrules corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 59,064 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 43,552 miles

advise brake pads close to mot limit

Fail 9 Oct 2023 43,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nsf and osf tyres worn on shoulders causing flat shoulders

Pass 13 Dec 2022 30,031 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2021 18,422 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Undertrays Fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2021 18,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2020 8,086 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Feb 2020 5,958 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2019 1,610 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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LS68 XPC is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LS68 XPC registered?

LS68 XPC is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 31 October 2018.

Is LS68 XPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS68 XPC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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