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LJ18 WMW

2018 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,446 mi
Last recorded36,446 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ18 WMW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 36,446 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2026 36,446 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine misfiring (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 31,163 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 25,452 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 25,450 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Due to disc corrosion (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm of tread legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 20,994 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored / corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 17,448 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 14,575 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 WMW is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 998cc petrol 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 WMW, 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 WMW registered?

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

Is LJ18 WMW safe to buy?

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