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LF18 YHK

2018 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,970 mi
Last recorded60,970 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF18 YHK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 60,970 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 59,017 miles

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

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

Rear Tyres feathering on inside edge 205/55/16 V

Fail 26 Mar 2025 59,016 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyres feathering on inside edge 205/55/16 V

Pass 3 Apr 2024 58,302 miles

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

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 44,489 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pad worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pad worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 38,235 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 30,339 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 30,339 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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 YHK is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel 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 YHK, 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 YHK registered?

LF18 YHK is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 4 April 2018.

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