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MS55 ATT

2018 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,541 mi
Last recorded78,541 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMS55 ATT
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 78,541 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 78,538 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/R18, 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/R18, 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 70,083 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 70,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 59,380 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 46,801 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

engine covers and vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2021 34,476 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 34,347 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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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MS55 ATT is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MS55 ATT, 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 MS55 ATT registered?

MS55 ATT is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is MS55 ATT safe to buy?

The MOT history for MS55 ATT shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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