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PJ18 LHF

2018 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,723 mi
Last recorded65,723 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ18 LHF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 65,723 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 65,723 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 57,397 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 57,381 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 49,663 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth approx.2.5mm,legal limit is 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 49,663 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth approx.2.5mm,legal limit is 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 40,483 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 40,483 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2022 28,821 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 28,761 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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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PJ18 LHF is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PJ18 LHF, 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 PJ18 LHF registered?

PJ18 LHF is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 11 May 2018.

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