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EA68 NZV

2018 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,317 mi
Last recorded96,317 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA68 NZV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 96,317 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 78,242 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 64,660 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear. cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 64,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb incorrectly fitted. (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb incorrectly fitted. (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear. cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 54,339 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 47,716 miles

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

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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EA68 NZV is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EA68 NZV, 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 EA68 NZV registered?

EA68 NZV is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 November 2018.

Is EA68 NZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA68 NZV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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