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878 DRY

2018 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,192 mi
Last recorded33,192 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration878 DRY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 33,192 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 27,976 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 27,925 miles

Offside Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 22,226 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 18,788 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 14,842 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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878 DRY is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 878 DRY, 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 878 DRY registered?

878 DRY is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 2 July 2018.

Is 878 DRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 878 DRY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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