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AO18 LNR

2018 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,423 mi
Last recorded149,423 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO18 LNR
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 149,423 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 149,417 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 132,806 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 132,731 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 118,646 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 100,910 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate damaged and bent (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm . rear bush started to de bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 100,910 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate damaged and bent (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm . rear bush started to de bond (5.3.4 (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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AO18 LNR is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AO18 LNR, 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 AO18 LNR registered?

AO18 LNR is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 6 June 2018.

Is AO18 LNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO18 LNR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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