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LF18 YXS

2018 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,533 mi
Last recorded48,533 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF18 YXS
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 48,533 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 42,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2.6mm at lowest point, alot of wear on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Stepped on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2.6mm at lowest point, alot of wear on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Stepped on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 32,053 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 25,631 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 20,495 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 20,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 YXS is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YXS, 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 YXS registered?

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

Is LF18 YXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF18 YXS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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