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GL18 ZCY

2018 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,692 mi
Last recorded124,692 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL18 ZCY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 124,692 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive belt area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2026 124,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive belt area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 105,537 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2025 105,537 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 81,444 miles

Nearside front inner wheel arch cover insecure but not likely to become detached

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

Road wheel slightly distorted Offside front and offside rear rims distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 81,444 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OFFSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SMALL CUT EXPOSED CORDS (MARKED) 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside front inner wheel arch cover insecure but not likely to become detached

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

Road wheel slightly distorted Offside front and offside rear rims distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 58,858 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

electronic parking brake button damaged but still operates

Fail 21 Jun 2023 58,856 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

electronic parking brake button damaged but still operates

Pass 6 May 2022 44,138 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to go out of shape inner edge

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen in zone a less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 35,966 miles

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

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

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

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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GL18 ZCY is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GL18 ZCY, 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 GL18 ZCY registered?

GL18 ZCY is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 24 May 2018.

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