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LJ18 VUE

2018 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,234 mi
Last recorded72,234 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ18 VUE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 72,234 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 72,234 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 67,723 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 67,344 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f inner wheel arch liner insecure

Fail 6 Mar 2025 67,344 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f inner wheel arch liner insecure

Pass 29 Feb 2024 54,920 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 47,736 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 38,305 miles

advice on further look at run flat light after re set

Fail 12 Mar 2022 38,305 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

advice on further look at run flat light after re set

Pass 5 Feb 2021 29,307 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 VUE is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VUE, 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 VUE registered?

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

Is LJ18 VUE safe to buy?

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