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C3 AHT

2018 Kia Ceed

Grey Petrol 1618cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,905 mi
Last recorded67,905 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 AHT
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,618cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 67,905 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2026 46,716 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2026 67,602 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 67,600 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 39,442 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 56,842 miles

offside front day running lamp not working

Fail 31 Jan 2025 56,842 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside front day running lamp not working

Pass 25 Jan 2024 49,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside front day running lamp not working

Pass 12 Jan 2023 40,230 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 31,079 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 31,064 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2020 21,796 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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C3 AHT is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,618cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C3 AHT, 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 C3 AHT registered?

C3 AHT is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 January 2018.

Is C3 AHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 AHT shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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