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LM18 ECE

2018 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,898 mi
Last recorded180,898 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM18 ECE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 180,898 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted all wheels on inside edges (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 180,898 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. adjusted upwards but doesn't adjust to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Road wheel slightly distorted all wheels on inside edges (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer bottle leaking (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 163,245 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 141,422 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2024 141,422 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 118,375 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 93,385 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 78,970 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 78,970 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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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LM18 ECE is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LM18 ECE, 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 LM18 ECE registered?

LM18 ECE is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is LM18 ECE safe to buy?

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