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K300 KAY

2018 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,576 mi
Last recorded26,576 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK300 KAY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 26,576 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 22,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 16,957 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 15,870 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 15,623 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 15,623 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 15,277 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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K300 KAY is a 2018 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 40,321 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 K300 KAY, 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 K300 KAY registered?

K300 KAY is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 12 April 2018.

Is K300 KAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K300 KAY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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