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EK18 DWU

2018 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,761 mi
Last recorded109,761 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK18 DWU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 109,761 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 104,325 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 93,357 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 82,286 miles

TPMS on (amber).

Pass 5 Apr 2022 56,888 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 56,888 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 40,633 miles

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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EK18 DWU is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel 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 EK18 DWU, 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 EK18 DWU?

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What year was EK18 DWU registered?

EK18 DWU is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is EK18 DWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK18 DWU 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.

Does EK18 DWU have outstanding finance?

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