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LY18 OCN

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,084 mi
Last recorded66,084 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY18 OCN
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 4 Jun 2026 66,084 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 to flexys corroded front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 55,670 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 53,349 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 46,063 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres low and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 37,810 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective System still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 33,357 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 29,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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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LY18 OCN is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LY18 OCN registered?

LY18 OCN is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 28 August 2018.

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