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LC18 RBY

2018 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,057 mi
Last recorded56,057 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC18 RBY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 56,057 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2025 56,056 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front cornering lamp not working, bulb fail light on dash

Pass 25 Jun 2025 50,492 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55x16 Both front tyres wearing on edges O/S Rear 2mm N/S Rear 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 38,100 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 28,020 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 19,360 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 16,859 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2021 16,859 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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 RBY is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RBY, 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 RBY registered?

LC18 RBY is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 4 July 2018.

Is LC18 RBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC18 RBY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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