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LC18 KWS

2018 Kia Ceed

Brown Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,941 mi
Last recorded80,941 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC18 KWS
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 80,941 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2026 79,852 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 79,848 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 74,498 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint very slight play

Pass 27 Mar 2024 69,598 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 57,129 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 46,680 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 35,840 miles

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 KWS is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Brown with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 KWS, 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 KWS registered?

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

Is LC18 KWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC18 KWS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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