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SC18 LZU

2018 Kia Ceed

Grey Petrol 1353cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,634 mi
Last recorded47,634 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC18 LZU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,353cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 47,634 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 38,484 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2025 38,484 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 32,150 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 23,849 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 16,529 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 11,901 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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SC18 LZU is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,353cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 40,321 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SC18 LZU, 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 SC18 LZU?

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What year was SC18 LZU registered?

SC18 LZU is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 6 August 2018.

Is SC18 LZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC18 LZU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SC18 LZU have outstanding finance?

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