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LJ18 VKU

2018 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,826 mi
Last recorded48,826 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ18 VKU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 48,826 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 40,508 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 30,160 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 30,149 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 17,778 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 2,727 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 2,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 22,736 miles

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

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

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 VKU 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 LJ18 VKU, 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 LJ18 VKU registered?

LJ18 VKU is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 21 March 2018.

Is LJ18 VKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ18 VKU 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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