2018 KIA Optima 1.7L Diesel · LC18 LCU
2018 KIA Optima (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01/06/2018. Recorded mileage 54,427 miles. MOT valid until 03/06/2027. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA OPTIMA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Stanmore (North London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,427 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1685cc
LC18 LCU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2026
- 54,427 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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LC18 LCU Mileage History
- 12/05/202335,441 mi
- 20/05/202441,031 mi+5,590 mi
- 12/05/202546,546 mi+5,515 mi
- 12/05/202546,550 mi+4 mi
- 18/05/202654,427 mi+7,877 mi
Average of roughly 6,291 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LC18 LCU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Kia Optima (LC18 LCU) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
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