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LF18 YJL

2018 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,571 mi
Last recorded72,571 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF18 YJL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 72,571 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 67,196 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Worn, slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective worn, slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 57,451 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 45,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2022 37,792 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 26,908 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2021 26,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 YJL is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc 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 YJL, 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 YJL registered?

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

Is LF18 YJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF18 YJL 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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