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AY18 YOT

2018 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,272 mi
Last recorded66,272 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY18 YOT
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 66,272 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 66,272 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 60,436 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 52,936 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 44,721 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 35,191 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 23,620 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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AY18 YOT is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Black with a 998cc 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 AY18 YOT, 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 AY18 YOT?

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What year was AY18 YOT registered?

AY18 YOT is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is AY18 YOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY18 YOT 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 AY18 YOT have outstanding finance?

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