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LF18 HBZ

2018 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,440 mi
Last recorded39,440 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF18 HBZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 39,440 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 34,790 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 29,804 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 29,804 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Dec 2022 26,684 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 24,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 21,873 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 HBZ is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 40,321 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 HBZ, 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

How do I check the history of LF18 HBZ?

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What year was LF18 HBZ registered?

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

Is LF18 HBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF18 HBZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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