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EK18 EFO

2018 Kia Ceed

Grey Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,221 mi
Last recorded42,221 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK18 EFO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 42,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and uneven wear on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 37,901 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 10 Mar 2025 37,901 miles

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

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))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 32,240 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 27,093 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 21,581 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 17,932 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 EFO is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,591cc petrol 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 EFO, 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 EK18 EFO registered?

EK18 EFO is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 15 March 2018.

Is EK18 EFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK18 EFO 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.

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