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DS68 UNE

2018 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

172,499 mi
Last recorded172,499 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS68 UNE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 172,499 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 169,800 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 160,712 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 160,710 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 117,489 miles

Both rear tyres slightly mis shaped on inner edge

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 117,489 miles

Both rear tyres slightly mis shaped on inner edge

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 113,764 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 88,109 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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DS68 UNE is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 DS68 UNE, 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 DS68 UNE registered?

DS68 UNE is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 November 2018.

Is DS68 UNE safe to buy?

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