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LC18 KYR

2018 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,730 mi
Last recorded66,730 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC18 KYR
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 66,730 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 66,730 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2025 58,598 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2025 58,598 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2024 49,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 40,837 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()

Fail 3 May 2023 40,639 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()

Pass 9 May 2022 32,328 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 24,272 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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 KYR 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 KYR, 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 KYR registered?

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

Is LC18 KYR safe to buy?

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