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LC18 HMH

2018 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,145 mi
Last recorded78,145 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC18 HMH
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 78,145 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 71,979 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 69,161 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 69,161 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 59,532 miles

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

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

front bumper damaged

Pass 18 Apr 2023 51,253 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2023 51,253 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 40,804 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 29,123 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 HMH is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HMH, 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

How do I check the history of LC18 HMH?

You can check the full history of LC18 HMH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LC18 HMH registered?

LC18 HMH is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 24 May 2018.

Is LC18 HMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC18 HMH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LC18 HMH have outstanding finance?

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