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FV18 MZX

2018 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,083 mi
Last recorded67,083 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV18 MZX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 67,083 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 60,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 53,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

engine oil level over MAX

Pass 21 Jul 2023 43,647 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 43,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2022 33,202 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 25,315 miles

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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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FV18 MZX is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel 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 FV18 MZX, 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 FV18 MZX registered?

FV18 MZX is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is FV18 MZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV18 MZX 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.

Does FV18 MZX have outstanding finance?

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