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CA18 FLZ

2018 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,108 mi
Last recorded77,108 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA18 FLZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 77,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive boostpipe from turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 76,962 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive boostpipe from turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 68,254 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 59,518 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre very close to limit cracking and has a nail strongly advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

tpms light on

Fail 28 Jun 2024 59,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre very close to limit cracking and has a nail strongly advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

tpms light on

Pass 5 Jul 2023 49,769 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 49,768 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin carnt see inner pad thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

tpms light on

Pass 20 Jul 2021 31,431 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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CA18 FLZ is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CA18 FLZ, 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 CA18 FLZ registered?

CA18 FLZ is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 June 2018.

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