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LF18 YJM

2018 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,655 mi
Last recorded80,655 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 80,655 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2026 79,954 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 79,843 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 72,554 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))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 63,898 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 55,527 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 42,719 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 33,756 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 YJM is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 YJM, 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 YJM?

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What year was LF18 YJM registered?

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

Is LF18 YJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF18 YJM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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