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EA68 OPV

2018 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,669 mi
Last recorded36,669 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA68 OPV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 36,669 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 / 55 / 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 / 55 / 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 28,961 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))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 28,961 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))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 22,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm 205 55 r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 14,702 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 8,914 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 8,914 miles

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

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 OPV is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OPV, 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

How do I check the history of EA68 OPV?

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What year was EA68 OPV registered?

EA68 OPV is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 September 2018.

Is EA68 OPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA68 OPV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EA68 OPV have outstanding finance?

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