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LJ18 VTV

2018 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,740 mi
Last recorded127,740 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ18 VTV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 127,740 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 112,860 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 95,154 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 81,325 miles

Nearside Front wearing outer edge

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

offside mirror indicator cracked still functioning

Fail 14 Feb 2023 81,318 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 67,305 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 51,814 miles

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 VTV is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Silver 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 VTV, 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 VTV?

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What year was LJ18 VTV registered?

LJ18 VTV is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is LJ18 VTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ18 VTV 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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