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LF68 UZL

2018 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,288 mi
Last recorded89,288 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF68 UZL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 89,288 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides front (3.4 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2026 89,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45 r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear and worn edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides front (3.4 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2025 65,982 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edges. n/s/f getting low in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 65,940 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake discs corroded and worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake discs corroded and worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edges. n/s/f getting low in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 41,770 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides front (3.4 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2022 17,889 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 14,345 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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LF68 UZL is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UZL, 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 LF68 UZL registered?

LF68 UZL is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 September 2018.

Is LF68 UZL safe to buy?

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