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LJ18 WWD

2018 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,792 mi
Last recorded149,792 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ18 WWD
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 149,792 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 149,760 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 121,118 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 101,294 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 97,923 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view a tiny stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights 3 to 0 ()

Fail 11 Mar 2023 97,922 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted have sharp edges. offside & nearside (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view a tiny stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights 3 to 0 ()

Pass 4 Mar 2022 73,236 miles

Front bumper damaged

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 61,206 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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 WWD is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Grey 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 WWD, 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 WWD registered?

LJ18 WWD is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 2 March 2018.

Is LJ18 WWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ18 WWD shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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