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LG18 WYW

2018 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,731 mi
Last recorded158,731 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 158,731 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2026 158,730 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2025 137,164 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2025 137,164 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 114,535 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2024 114,533 miles

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2023 87,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre damage to outer sidewall

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Fail 15 May 2023 87,900 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre damage to outer sidewall

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Pass 14 May 2022 63,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-2-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-2-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished on inner tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2021 31,632 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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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LG18 WYW is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WYW, 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 LG18 WYW registered?

LG18 WYW is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 16 May 2018.

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