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LC18 BGV

2018 Kia Optima

Red Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,756 mi
Last recorded97,756 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC18 BGV
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2026 97,756 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 91,523 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 82,235 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 70,863 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 59,549 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 48,759 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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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LC18 BGV is a 2018 Kia Optima in Red with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LC18 BGV registered?

LC18 BGV is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 30 April 2018.

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