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DC18 HBJ

2018 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1353cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,317 mi
Last recorded55,317 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC18 HBJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,353cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 55,317 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 47,601 miles

Front both front tyres getting low on useable treads 3mm

underbody trays fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2024 39,725 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2024 39,725 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s & o/s wiper split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 34,085 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2023 34,081 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2022 28,535 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 23,961 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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DC18 HBJ is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,353cc petrol 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 DC18 HBJ, 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 DC18 HBJ registered?

DC18 HBJ is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 24 July 2018.

Is DC18 HBJ safe to buy?

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