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LF18 YYN

2018 Kia Ceed

Brown Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,903 mi
Last recorded84,903 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 84,903 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 72,130 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 58,919 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 58,919 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))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 48,729 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 37,018 miles

both front tyres abnormally worn on inner edge and perished/splitting in tread areas

front brake discs worn and lipped

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2021 28,900 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 28,886 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 YYN is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Brown with a 1,582cc diesel 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 YYN, 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 YYN registered?

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

Is LF18 YYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF18 YYN 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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