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LF18 FKH

2018 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,907 mi
Last recorded58,907 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 58,907 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both nsr and osr springs have corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear subframe has corrosion

Fail 19 Mar 2026 58,907 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has cut showing cords also tyre is thin on inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake has a bind (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush is worn but no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nsr and osr springs have corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear subframe has corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2025 52,624 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 46,457 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 46,457 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 39,766 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 39,766 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 31,545 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 20,699 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 FKH 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 66.7%.

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 FKH, 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 LF18 FKH registered?

LF18 FKH is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 March 2018.

Is LF18 FKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF18 FKH shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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