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LD18 XWM

2018 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,091 mi
Last recorded59,091 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD18 XWM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 59,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear registration lamp holder insecure

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

tpms light is on

Fail 30 Apr 2026 59,091 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear registration lamp holder insecure

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

tpms light is on

Pass 22 Apr 2025 54,968 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 54,968 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 49,613 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure lens broken (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 43,651 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 38,361 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 38,361 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2021 31,294 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 31,294 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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 XWM is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XWM, 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 XWM registered?

LD18 XWM is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is LD18 XWM safe to buy?

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