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LF18 HBY

2018 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,552 mi
Last recorded90,552 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF18 HBY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 90,552 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tpms light on

Fail 28 May 2025 90,550 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tpms light on

Pass 3 Jun 2024 70,908 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 70,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 48,026 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 38,688 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see or measure inner brake pads wear, pads at 2mm to o/s/r outer, min 1.5mm, advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 38,688 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see or measure inner brake pads wear, pads at 2mm to o/s/r outer, min 1.5mm, advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 28,685 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 HBY 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 62.5%.

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 LF18 HBY, 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 HBY registered?

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

Is LF18 HBY safe to buy?

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