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C8 NSO

2018 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,860 mi
Last recorded75,860 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 NSO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 75,860 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 60,049 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 57,426 miles

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

slight exhaust leak front join

Pass 28 Mar 2023 50,912 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 44,579 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 44,577 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 38,177 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 38,177 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin also breaking up (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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C8 NSO is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 C8 NSO, 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 C8 NSO registered?

C8 NSO is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 3 April 2018.

Is C8 NSO safe to buy?

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