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GF18 SSU

2018 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,850 mi
Last recorded36,850 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF18 SSU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 36,850 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine cover and/or undertray fitted preventing view

rear tyres starting to wear uneven

Fail 3 Apr 2025 36,850 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine cover and/or undertray fitted preventing view

rear tyres starting to wear uneven

Pass 4 Apr 2024 31,703 miles

engine cover and/or undertray fitted preventing view

Pass 8 Apr 2023 24,940 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 20,841 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 14,910 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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GF18 SSU is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GF18 SSU, 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 GF18 SSU?

You can check the full history of GF18 SSU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GF18 SSU registered?

GF18 SSU is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 June 2018.

Is GF18 SSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF18 SSU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GF18 SSU have outstanding finance?

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