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RE18 LMU

2018 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,495 mi
Last recorded79,495 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE18 LMU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 79,495 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 66,231 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 59,943 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 50,320 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 40,588 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 29,462 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 24,575 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 24,575 miles

Nearside Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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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RE18 LMU 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 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RE18 LMU, 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

How do I check the history of RE18 LMU?

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What year was RE18 LMU registered?

RE18 LMU is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 10 May 2018.

Is RE18 LMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE18 LMU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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