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DT18 TDV

2018 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1353cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,495 mi
Last recorded92,495 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT18 TDV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,353cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 92,495 miles

Bottom of engine oil dipstick missing.

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in N/S/F outer sidewall, no cords exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Noise from steering column.

Pass 21 Jul 2025 71,375 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 60,505 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 60,505 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 51,579 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 51,579 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 41,059 miles

front wipers starting to smear, o/s/f starting to separate. scratch middle of windscreen. irregular wear on inner edges of both rear tyres.

Fail 21 Jul 2022 41,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front wipers starting to smear, o/s/f starting to separate. scratch middle of windscreen. irregular wear on inner edges of both rear tyres.

Pass 27 Jul 2021 35,149 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 23 Jul 2021 35,149 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

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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DT18 TDV is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,353cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 DT18 TDV, 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 DT18 TDV registered?

DT18 TDV is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 24 July 2018.

Is DT18 TDV safe to buy?

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