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LF18 FFY

2018 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,012 mi
Last recorded87,012 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF18 FFY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 87,012 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2026 87,010 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 74,821 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 62,094 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 47,001 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 31,128 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 31,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 30,224 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 24,991 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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LF18 FFY is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LF18 FFY, 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 LF18 FFY registered?

LF18 FFY is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 20 March 2018.

Is LF18 FFY safe to buy?

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