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ET03 GAL

2018 Kia Ceed

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

67,785 mi
Last recorded67,785 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 GAL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 67,785 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2025 88,178 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm front bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm front bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 55,424 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 48,512 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 46,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also scrubbing very low on far inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 37,607 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 37,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 35,163 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 30,323 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 30,323 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 26,995 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 22,483 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 20,441 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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ET03 GAL is a 2018 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,395cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ET03 GAL, 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 ET03 GAL registered?

ET03 GAL is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 July 2018.

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The MOT history for ET03 GAL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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