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AS18 LOU

2018 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,185 mi
Last recorded72,185 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAS18 LOU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 72,185 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 59,452 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing (2017 tyre) and tyre wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 48,823 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 33,114 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 28,862 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slow to retract

Fail 24 Feb 2022 28,862 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Central Rear Seat belt slow to retract

Pass 23 Feb 2021 24,924 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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AS18 LOU 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 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 AS18 LOU, 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 AS18 LOU?

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What year was AS18 LOU registered?

AS18 LOU is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 9 March 2018.

Is AS18 LOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AS18 LOU 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.

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