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FV18 UPL

2018 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1353cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,882 mi
Last recorded26,882 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV18 UPL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,353cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 26,882 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 24,338 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2025 24,334 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2024 21,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre badly cracked/ perished

Fail 15 Jul 2024 21,652 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre badly cracked/ perished

Pass 19 Jul 2023 18,231 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 15,281 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 10,876 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 UPL is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,353cc 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 FV18 UPL, 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 FV18 UPL registered?

FV18 UPL is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 25 July 2018.

Is FV18 UPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV18 UPL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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