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LF68 UTC

2018 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

42,623 mi
Last recorded42,623 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF68 UTC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 42,623 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2025 42,623 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 37,571 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 27,345 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 27,345 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 27,345 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 18,897 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 18,897 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 10,670 miles

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

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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LF68 UTC is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LF68 UTC, 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 LF68 UTC registered?

LF68 UTC is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 3 September 2018.

Is LF68 UTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF68 UTC shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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