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LF18 YYG

2018 Kia Ceed

Brown Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,759 mi
Last recorded59,759 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF18 YYG
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 59,759 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2026 59,759 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 51,168 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 1 Jul 2025 51,167 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Jun 2024 40,277 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads wearing low, 2.5-3.0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 40,277 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads wearing low, 2.5-3.0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low RH HEADLIGHT AIM LOW, ADJUSTED (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Undertray likely to become detached NSF arch liner loose, has been touching tyre. Replaced missing clip. (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 30,580 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 24,818 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 24,818 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2021 17,249 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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 YYG is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Brown 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 YYG, 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 YYG?

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What year was LF18 YYG registered?

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

Is LF18 YYG safe to buy?

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