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MK18 XLU

2018 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,312 mi
Last recorded95,312 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 95,312 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 88,638 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 88,638 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2023 65,599 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 48,472 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 48,472 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 24,977 miles

nearside rear tyre low on tread 3.8/3.8/3.9mm

offside rear tyre low on tread 2.7/2.9/3.0mm

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 XLU is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XLU, 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 MK18 XLU?

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What year was MK18 XLU registered?

MK18 XLU is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 2 March 2018.

Is MK18 XLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK18 XLU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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