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LF18 ZCN

2018 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,381 mi
Last recorded93,381 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF18 ZCN
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 93,381 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2026 93,381 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 82,385 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 70,461 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2024 70,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 56,316 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 49,456 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2022 49,456 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 36,965 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 ZCN is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZCN, 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 ZCN registered?

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

Is LF18 ZCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF18 ZCN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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