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LJ18 VMX

2018 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,718 mi
Last recorded84,718 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ18 VMX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 84,718 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 84,718 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 75,789 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2025 75,775 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 66,201 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 56,175 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Front exhaust flexy perished

Pass 22 Feb 2022 43,476 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Fail 22 Feb 2022 43,476 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Pass 11 Mar 2021 31,838 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

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 VMX is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VMX, 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 LJ18 VMX registered?

LJ18 VMX is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 16 March 2018.

Is LJ18 VMX safe to buy?

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