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DC05 RYL

2018 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,775 mi
Last recorded79,775 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC05 RYL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 79,775 miles
Pass 26 May 2025 64,220 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 47,906 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 32,860 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 28,335 miles

all of underside covered in plastic covers

Fail 29 Sep 2022 28,332 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

all of underside covered in plastic covers

Pass 17 Mar 2022 28,317 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 23,996 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside & offside

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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DC05 RYL 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 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 DC05 RYL, 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 DC05 RYL?

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What year was DC05 RYL registered?

DC05 RYL is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 2 July 2018.

Is DC05 RYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC05 RYL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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