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LF18 ZFZ

2018 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,689 mi
Last recorded101,689 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF18 ZFZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 101,689 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin OSF / NSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Tread Cracking / Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Lower Arm Bush Deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 86,367 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 86,367 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 70,528 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 54,780 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 50,637 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive underside of car. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 37,121 miles

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

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

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 ZFZ is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Silver 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 ZFZ, 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 ZFZ registered?

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

Is LF18 ZFZ safe to buy?

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