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LC18 ZLY

2018 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,130 mi
Last recorded60,130 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 60,130 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 51,649 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 43,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated chalked (6.1.7 (g) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2023 37,078 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn and worn on inner edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre starting to crack and perish on inner edge 225/45/17 Dot:0618 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush bonding has began peeling (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre starting to crack and perish on inner edge 225/45/17 Dot:4917 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tpms light on dash indicating low tyre pressure

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 20 Jun 2023 37,078 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper torn and leaving smear on windscreen (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn and worn on inner edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre starting to crack and perish on inner edge 225/45/17 Dot:0618 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush bonding has began peeling (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre starting to crack and perish on inner edge 225/45/17 Dot:4917 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tpms light on dash indicating low tyre pressure

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Jun 2022 28,733 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 18,978 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (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 ZLY is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 40,321 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 ZLY, 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 ZLY registered?

LC18 ZLY is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 2 July 2018.

Is LC18 ZLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC18 ZLY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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