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LJ18 VXB

2018 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,935 mi
Last recorded107,935 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 107,935 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 107,813 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both side (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 93,945 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2024 83,989 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 77,202 miles

Front bumper slightly damage near side

Nearside Front Tyre worn out to balled on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn out to balled on outer edge

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine under body (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 77,202 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing one (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front bumper slightly damage near side

Nearside Front Tyre worn out to balled on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn out to balled on outer edge

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine under body (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 58,401 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 58,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2021 29,822 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 10,272 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 VXB is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel 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 VXB, 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 VXB registered?

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

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