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LD18 PLU

2018 Kia Ceed

Brown Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

92,956 mi
Last recorded92,956 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD18 PLU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 92,956 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 87,423 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 78,373 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 61,537 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 61,537 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2022 47,130 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 205 55 16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 32,760 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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LD18 PLU is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Brown 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 LD18 PLU, 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 PLU registered?

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

Is LD18 PLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD18 PLU 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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