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LJ18 BHS

2018 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,711 mi
Last recorded83,711 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ18 BHS
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 83,711 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 71,515 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2024 51,008 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 51,008 miles

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 50,387 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 43,331 miles

tpms on

Pass 12 Feb 2021 40,808 miles

Rear Disc's have corrosion

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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LJ18 BHS is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 LJ18 BHS, 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

How do I check the history of LJ18 BHS?

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What year was LJ18 BHS registered?

LJ18 BHS is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 8 March 2018.

Is LJ18 BHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ18 BHS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LJ18 BHS have outstanding finance?

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