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SA18 LKX

2018 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

140,479 mi
Last recorded140,479 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA18 LKX
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 140,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2025 124,692 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 119,786 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 114,023 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2023 110,156 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 106,463 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 83,042 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2021 82,936 miles

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

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

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

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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SA18 LKX is a 2018 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SA18 LKX registered?

SA18 LKX is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 24 April 2018.

Is SA18 LKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA18 LKX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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