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FY18 MDN

2018 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,371 mi
Last recorded31,371 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY18 MDN
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 31,371 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 24,967 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 24,967 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 21,411 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 14,224 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 7,303 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2022 7,303 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2021 6,649 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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FY18 MDN is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Black with a 998cc 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 FY18 MDN, 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 FY18 MDN?

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What year was FY18 MDN registered?

FY18 MDN is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 22 March 2018.

Is FY18 MDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY18 MDN 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.

Does FY18 MDN have outstanding finance?

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