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LJ18 VTZ

2018 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,551 mi
Last recorded41,551 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 41,551 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides slightly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various if not all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS Illuminated

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Jul 2024 34,340 miles

TPMS Illuminated

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Jul 2023 29,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Borderline 1.62mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 19 Jul 2023 29,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Borderline 1.62mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Jul 2022 25,427 miles

All 4 tyres worn 205/55/16 91H

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 Jul 2022 25,427 miles

All 4 tyres worn 205/55/16 91H

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Jun 2021 19,363 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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 VTZ 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 71.4%.

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 VTZ, 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 VTZ registered?

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

Is LJ18 VTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ18 VTZ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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