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LJ18 WKD

2018 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,193 mi
Last recorded69,193 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 69,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

TPMS illuminated on the dash simply indicating that 1 or more tyre pressures are low

Fail 6 Aug 2026 69,193 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

TPMS illuminated on the dash simply indicating that 1 or more tyre pressures are low

Pass 14 Aug 2025 60,783 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Aug 2025 60,724 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Aug 2024 51,592 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 12 Aug 2023 44,126 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 35,775 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 28,961 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 26,462 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 WKD is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WKD, 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 WKD registered?

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

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