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LX18 NWF

2018 Kia Optima

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

150,223 mi
Last recorded150,223 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX18 NWF
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 150,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 150,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2025 149,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 149,880 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 145,142 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 142,704 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 142,520 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 137,514 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 131,033 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 2 Aug 2023 129,977 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 129,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2023 123,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edges worn and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 30 Aug 2022 117,927 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 117,722 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 114,299 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 108,268 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 108,268 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 85,623 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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LX18 NWF is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,999cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LX18 NWF registered?

LX18 NWF is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 1 March 2018.

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