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SA18 LJY

2018 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,242 mi
Last recorded71,242 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA18 LJY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 71,242 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 64,424 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2025 64,424 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 58,529 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 58,529 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 51,802 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2023 51,799 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 46,102 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 46,102 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 33,792 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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SA18 LJY is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SA18 LJY, 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 SA18 LJY registered?

SA18 LJY is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 3 April 2018.

Is SA18 LJY safe to buy?

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