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LC18 SCZ

2018 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,698 mi
Last recorded94,698 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC18 SCZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 94,698 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 93,537 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr and both front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective front smear slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 78,496 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2024 78,387 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Daytime running lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 59,723 miles

parking brake just met requirements

Pass 11 Aug 2022 45,942 miles

Front Washer Bottle leaking will not hold water

Pass 14 Jul 2021 24,969 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 SCZ is a 2018 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SCZ, 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 SCZ registered?

LC18 SCZ is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 18 July 2018.

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