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LD18 PDK

2018 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,680 mi
Last recorded97,680 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD18 PDK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 97,680 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 83,676 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 67,566 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively nsr slight brake bind (1.2.1 (f))

nsf washer jet blocked

undertrays and covers fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2023 67,566 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nsf rear bush separating from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn osf rear bush separating from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords osr tyre cut to cords on sidewall , 205/55r16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively nsr slight brake bind (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr tyre 2mm , cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osr tyre 3mm , cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

nsf washer jet blocked

undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2022 54,542 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2021 35,117 miles

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

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

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

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

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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LD18 PDK is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LD18 PDK, 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 LD18 PDK registered?

LD18 PDK is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 2 May 2018.

Is LD18 PDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD18 PDK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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