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LD18 YWU

2018 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

79,735 mi
Last recorded79,735 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 79,735 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 79,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre tread depth 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2025 70,378 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 70,378 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre tread depth 1.2mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2024 60,974 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear all seatbelts

Fail 31 May 2024 60,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear all seatbelts

Pass 27 May 2023 51,965 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 27 May 2023 51,965 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 May 2022 43,397 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 May 2022 43,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 cut on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 May 2021 30,107 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 YWU is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YWU, 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 YWU registered?

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

Is LD18 YWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD18 YWU shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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