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LC18 VJX

2018 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,052 mi
Last recorded55,052 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC18 VJX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 55,052 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 48,281 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 41,282 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush peeling. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 33,062 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 33,061 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 27,993 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 25,379 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 25,375 miles

Offside Front Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (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 VJX is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel 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 VJX, 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 VJX registered?

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

Is LC18 VJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC18 VJX 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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