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FE18 DKA

2018 Kia Ceed

Brown Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,756 mi
Last recorded103,756 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE18 DKA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 103,756 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 93,261 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 92,725 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 81,232 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 68,339 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 48,164 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 48,162 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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Pass 14 Dec 2020 28,881 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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FE18 DKA is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Brown with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FE18 DKA, 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 FE18 DKA registered?

FE18 DKA is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 19 March 2018.

Is FE18 DKA safe to buy?

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