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LC18 FMV

2018 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,163 mi
Last recorded44,163 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 44,163 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2025 37,268 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 37,268 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2024 30,387 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 21,216 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 16,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2021 15,791 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (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 FMV is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 40,321 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 FMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC18 FMV registered?

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

Is LC18 FMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC18 FMV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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