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DC18 YXX

2018 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1353cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,299 mi
Last recorded76,299 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC18 YXX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,353cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 76,299 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 59,867 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 44,041 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 43,866 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords lump in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 31,827 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 19,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Upper & lower engine covers fitted & floor covers fitted underneath the vehicle

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 YXX is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,353cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YXX, 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 DC18 YXX registered?

DC18 YXX is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 August 2018.

Is DC18 YXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC18 YXX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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