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LJ18 VPF

2018 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,986 mi
Last recorded37,986 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 37,986 miles

Front advise front bumper loose offside corner of bumper not likely to fall from vehicle

Fail 23 Apr 2026 37,974 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front advise front bumper loose offside corner of bumper not likely to fall from vehicle

Pass 15 Apr 2025 34,308 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 31,023 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 27,440 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing inner edge of tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective advise both front wipers slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise both rear tyres perishing/ cracking in tread of tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays & trims fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2022 23,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in sidewall of tyre no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

undertrays & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Apr 2021 20,138 miles

undertrays & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

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 VPF is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc 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 VPF, 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 VPF registered?

LJ18 VPF is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is LJ18 VPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ18 VPF 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.

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