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CA18 OMU

2018 Kia Ceed

Brown Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,147 mi
Last recorded149,147 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA18 OMU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 149,147 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2026 149,147 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 108,780 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 108,771 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface Tape covering entire reflector (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 70,498 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 53,541 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2022 39,195 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 22,446 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 OMU is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Brown 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 CA18 OMU, 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 CA18 OMU registered?

CA18 OMU is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 14 June 2018.

Is CA18 OMU safe to buy?

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