Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid

2018 KIA Optima 1.7L Diesel · LF18 GXG

LF18 GXG

2018 KIA Optima (1.7L, diesel). First registered 19/03/2018. Recorded mileage 91,982 miles. MOT valid until 28/09/2027.

Make & Model
KIA OPTIMA
Year / Origin
2018 · Stanmore (North London)
MOT Status
Valid until 28/09/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
91,982 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.7L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 28/09/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2018
Engine
1685cc

LF18 GXG Key Findings

  • 9 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2026
  • 91,982 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
73
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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LF18 GXG Mileage History

  1. 05/03/202145,142 mi
  2. 18/02/202256,405 mi+11,263 mi
  3. 17/02/202369,131 mi+12,726 mi
  4. 18/02/202369,131 mi
  5. 15/02/202476,183 mi+7,052 mi
  6. 31/03/202579,469 mi+3,286 mi
  7. 30/09/202579,506 mi+37 mi
  8. 30/09/202579,506 mi
  9. 16/09/202691,982 mi+12,476 mi

Average of roughly 8,466 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.

LF18 GXG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 26 Sept 2026, 12:33
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Kia Optima (LF18 GXG) between March 2021 and September 2026.

The record contains 7 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 16 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 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 Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.

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