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LC18 KYO

2018 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,675 mi
Last recorded75,675 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC18 KYO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 75,675 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2025 65,193 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR & OSR ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush worn/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 May 2025 65,193 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR & OSR ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush worn/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2024 53,341 miles

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

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

Front damage to lower vehicle.

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

Fail 20 May 2024 53,340 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Front damage to lower vehicle.

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

message on dashboard suggests to check tyre pressures.

Pass 23 May 2023 45,785 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear seats ()

Fail 23 May 2023 45,785 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear seats ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2022 34,525 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 26,970 miles

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

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

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 KYO is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KYO, 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 KYO registered?

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

Is LC18 KYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC18 KYO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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