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LC68 EKK

2018 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,282 mi
Last recorded66,282 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC68 EKK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 66,282 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge significant uneven wear to inner portion of the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 57,467 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener

Rear Nearside & Offside - Tyres have uneven tread wear on inner edges

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 Jul 2025 57,467 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener

Rear Nearside & Offside - Tyres have uneven tread wear on inner edges

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 47,339 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 47,337 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Nov 2023 46,658 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 46,658 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 35,224 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 20,767 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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LC68 EKK is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LC68 EKK, 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 LC68 EKK registered?

LC68 EKK is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 November 2018.

Is LC68 EKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC68 EKK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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