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DT18 TFA

2018 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,622 mi
Last recorded46,622 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT18 TFA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 46,622 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2026 46,622 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 39,315 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 36,040 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 31,183 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin + brake binding slightly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 25,848 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 19,556 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 19,549 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre stepping on edge

Offside Rear Inner Tyre stepping on edge

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 TFA is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 DT18 TFA, 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 DT18 TFA registered?

DT18 TFA is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 17 August 2018.

Is DT18 TFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DT18 TFA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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