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FA18 GVF

2018 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1353cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,589 mi
Last recorded34,589 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA18 GVF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,353cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 34,589 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 27,810 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 20,890 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 16,955 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 16,955 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 15,305 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 15,291 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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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FA18 GVF is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,353cc petrol 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 FA18 GVF, 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 FA18 GVF?

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What year was FA18 GVF registered?

FA18 GVF is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 25 July 2018.

Is FA18 GVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA18 GVF 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 FA18 GVF have outstanding finance?

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