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LX18 VZD

2018 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,905 mi
Last recorded46,905 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX18 VZD
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 46,905 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated ,

Pass 19 May 2025 41,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wear on inner edge 235/45 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2024 35,721 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated .

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 May 2023 30,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking 235/45 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2022 24,972 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2022 24,972 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 19,100 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

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 VZD is a 2018 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,685cc 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 LX18 VZD registered?

LX18 VZD is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 31 March 2018.

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The MOT history for LX18 VZD 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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