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LF18 XGS

2018 Kia Ceed

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,599 mi
Last recorded42,599 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF18 XGS
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 42,599 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 30,509 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 30,509 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 23,387 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 23,387 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end castle nut split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 15,862 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 11,330 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 4,402 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 XGS is a 2018 Kia Ceed in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XGS, 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 XGS registered?

LF18 XGS is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 16 March 2018.

Is LF18 XGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF18 XGS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LF18 XGS have outstanding finance?

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