2018 KIA Optima 1.7L Diesel · LC18 RCU
2018 KIA Optima (1.7L, diesel). First registered 02/07/2018. Recorded mileage 72,479 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- KIA OPTIMA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,479 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 RCU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2025
- 72,479 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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LC18 RCU Mileage History
- 15/06/202236,730 mi
- 12/06/202346,204 mi+9,474 mi
- 30/05/202455,948 mi+9,744 mi
- 28/06/202457,274 mi+1,326 mi
- 26/06/202572,479 mi+15,205 mi
Average of roughly 11,795 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LC18 RCU 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 RCU) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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