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LD18 UPC

2018 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

186,262 mi
Last recorded186,262 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 186,262 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 158,171 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 115,876 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 77,033 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning and side light (same Lamp source) (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output reduced output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape and punctured (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine oil overfilled

Pass 24 Jan 2022 38,159 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 38,158 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2021 31,806 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on limit now! (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Unable to inspect all vehcile components due to guards fitted

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 UPC 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 LD18 UPC, 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 UPC registered?

LD18 UPC is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is LD18 UPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD18 UPC 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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