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LD18 XYJ

2018 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,903 mi
Last recorded58,903 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD18 XYJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 58,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and slight outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Mar 2025 50,034 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 42,095 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 41,874 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 38,455 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 35,712 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 35,712 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 31,489 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 XYJ is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 998cc petrol 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 XYJ, 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 XYJ registered?

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

Is LD18 XYJ safe to buy?

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