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FV18 UPB

2018 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,091 mi
Last recorded85,091 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV18 UPB
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 30 Jul 2026 85,091 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 72,805 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 59,427 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/s and o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s and o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 44,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to markers and tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off on inner edge 225/45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 33,452 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 26,072 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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FV18 UPB is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 UPB, 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 FV18 UPB?

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What year was FV18 UPB registered?

FV18 UPB is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 17 July 2018.

Is FV18 UPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV18 UPB shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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