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AE18 YZM

2018 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,207 mi
Last recorded54,207 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE18 YZM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 19 Feb 2026 54,207 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 48,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2MM 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2MM tyre is wearing unevenly on inner 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 39,233 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 29,315 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 18,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.6MM also worn on edge (205/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2MM also worn on edge (205/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))

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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AE18 YZM is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 AE18 YZM, 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

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What year was AE18 YZM registered?

AE18 YZM is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 13 March 2018.

Is AE18 YZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE18 YZM shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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