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ET18 XPE

2018 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,249 mi
Last recorded112,249 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET18 XPE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 112,249 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 112,249 miles

Offside Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2025 110,225 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 99,409 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 99,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords large deep circular cut in tread to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 83,132 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 65,585 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 65,585 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 47,352 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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ET18 XPE is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ET18 XPE, 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 ET18 XPE registered?

ET18 XPE is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 July 2018.

Is ET18 XPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET18 XPE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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