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LC18 FLE

2018 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,264 mi
Last recorded55,264 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC18 FLE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 55,264 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 46,031 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 37,285 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 30,204 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 30,204 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged wearing uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2021 25,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn heavily on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged wearing slightly uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn heavily on inside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged wearing slightly uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?

Based on 1,665,385 MOT tests across 147,843 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,838
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
147,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,111
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,158
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,091
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LC18 FLE is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2018 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 40,321 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Ceed fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC18 FLE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Ceed typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 8 years old, this Kia Ceed is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LC18 FLE registered?

LC18 FLE is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 23 May 2018.

Is LC18 FLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC18 FLE 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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