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RE18 LSC

2018 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

215,050 mi
Last recorded215,050 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE18 LSC
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 215,050 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test disc holder ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2026 215,050 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test disc holder ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 175,525 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine compartment (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 134,439 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 93,059 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 52,957 miles

various covers fitted to the vehicle

Pass 7 May 2022 52,901 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 49,305 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 39,277 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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RE18 LSC is a 2018 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RE18 LSC registered?

RE18 LSC is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 10 May 2018.

Is RE18 LSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE18 LSC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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