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LG18 JXL

2018 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,773 mi
Last recorded70,773 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG18 JXL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 70,773 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 46,891 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 41,814 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 34,769 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 Jun 2023 34,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 May 2022 27,946 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 May 2021 20,046 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 20,044 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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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LG18 JXL is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LG18 JXL, 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 LG18 JXL registered?

LG18 JXL is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 22 May 2018.

Is LG18 JXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG18 JXL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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