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LT68 LNC

2018 Kia Optima

Brown Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,208 mi
Last recorded52,208 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT68 LNC
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 52,208 miles

Nearside Front door hinge slight play

Fail 5 May 2026 52,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front door hinge slight play

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2025 42,035 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 42,035 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 38,402 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit / worn unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside cracking in tread / sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear bumper damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 38,395 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit / worn unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside cracking in tread / sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear bumper damaged

TPMS Light illuminated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 31,809 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch area damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Undertray not fully secure tray damaged/insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective split on end (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 24,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside rear tyres cracking & perishing / cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear wheel arch liner missing / fuel & ADblue filler necks exposed

tow bar electrical socket damaged

Pass 22 Jul 2021 12,529 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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LT68 LNC is a 2018 Kia Optima in Brown with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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LT68 LNC is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 13 September 2018.

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