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SD18 LSE

2018 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,481 mi
Last recorded132,481 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD18 LSE
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 132,481 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 125,500 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 118,137 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 79,774 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 56,135 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2021 56,135 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (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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SD18 LSE is a 2018 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SD18 LSE registered?

SD18 LSE is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 19 June 2018.

Is SD18 LSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD18 LSE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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