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MK18 FNA

2018 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

110,571 mi
Last recorded110,571 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK18 FNA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 110,571 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 110,571 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 105,980 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 94,167 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 94,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 94,146 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside & nearside front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2023 79,379 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 79,361 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 64,570 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside pads wearing low (inner ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording a slightly low reading , may require service or repair ?

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside pads wearing low (inner ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2022 64,570 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside pads wearing low (inner ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Reservoir re-filled with fluid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording a slightly low reading , may require service or repair ?

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside pads wearing low (inner ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 52,215 miles

Nearside Front 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))

tpms light on

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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MK18 FNA is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 MK18 FNA, 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 MK18 FNA registered?

MK18 FNA is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 March 2018.

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