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LJ18 VUW

2018 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,079 mi
Last recorded76,079 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 76,079 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 64,772 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres in poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 54,376 miles

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

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 25 Mar 2023 46,853 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output converter kit fitted to both headlights (no kick up) (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 36,188 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 36,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre cracking badly between tread on inner edge

front inner brake pads on around 3mm

front wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 17 Mar 2021 27,700 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 27,700 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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 VUW is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VUW, 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 VUW registered?

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

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