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DT14 DAT

2018 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,490 mi
Last recorded40,490 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT14 DAT
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 40,490 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 36,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 33,230 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Apr 2023 29,566 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Apr 2022 23,614 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Fail 12 Apr 2022 23,614 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 14,387 miles

slight sidewall damage to nearside rear tyre

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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DT14 DAT is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 40,321 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DT14 DAT, 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 DT14 DAT registered?

DT14 DAT is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 20 April 2018.

Is DT14 DAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DT14 DAT shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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