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LF18 YJP

2018 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,136 mi
Last recorded94,136 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF18 YJP
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 94,136 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 94,136 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 88,814 miles

Nearside Hand break weak

Pass 8 May 2024 73,912 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 73,911 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible delaminated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside worn/pitted recommend further inspection/replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2023 62,474 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread recommend replace (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm also worn smooth almost to cords on inner edge, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise further inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2023 62,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread recommend replace (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm also worn smooth almost to cords on inner edge, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise further inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 50,053 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replace (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 13 May 2021 37,069 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 37,069 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (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 YJP is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YJP, 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 YJP registered?

LF18 YJP is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 5 April 2018.

Is LF18 YJP safe to buy?

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