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LC18 OFA

2018 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,853 mi
Last recorded64,853 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 64,853 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 58,245 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 58,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 50,695 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 50,695 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 45,384 miles

Both rear tyre's slightly perished

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 45,384 miles

Both rear tyre's slightly perished

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 39,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7MM & WORN ON EDGES 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8MM & WORN ON EDGES (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 OFA is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 OFA, 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 OFA?

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What year was LC18 OFA registered?

LC18 OFA is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 6 June 2018.

Is LC18 OFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC18 OFA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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