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LD18 PKO

2018 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,645 mi
Last recorded89,645 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD18 PKO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 89,645 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake not pulling as well as off side

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

Fail 15 Apr 2026 89,645 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding 38kgf (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear hand brake not pulling as well as off side

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 78,619 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 69,391 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 57,583 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 45,462 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2021 36,318 miles
Fail 3 May 2021 36,318 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (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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LD18 PKO 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 LD18 PKO, 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 LD18 PKO registered?

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

Is LD18 PKO safe to buy?

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