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LJ18 WVP

2018 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,032 mi
Last recorded83,032 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 83,032 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 0mm on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front cornering bulb inoperative

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 73,425 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 64,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 55,817 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 55,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2055516 on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 44,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 44,734 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 36,748 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 WVP is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Silver 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 WVP, 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 WVP registered?

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

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