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LF18 ZCV

2018 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,880 mi
Last recorded88,880 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF18 ZCV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 88,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 73,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 58,595 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes split but not detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 58,595 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes split but not detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 47,231 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 40,210 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 33,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer sidewall (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 ZCV is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 40,321 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 ZCV, 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 ZCV registered?

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

Is LF18 ZCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF18 ZCV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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