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DH18 OVK

2018 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,788 mi
Last recorded93,788 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH18 OVK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 93,788 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to inspect rear Isofix tether points due to items in boot.

Fail 9 Mar 2026 93,788 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to inspect nearside rear Isofix point due to childs seat fitted.

Unable to inspect rear Isofix tether points due to items in boot.

Pass 21 Feb 2025 80,235 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 80,234 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 79,921 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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DH18 OVK is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DH18 OVK, 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 DH18 OVK registered?

DH18 OVK is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 8 March 2018.

Is DH18 OVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DH18 OVK shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DH18 OVK have outstanding finance?

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