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MT18 XBC

2018 Kia Ceed

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

36,628 mi
Last recorded36,628 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT18 XBC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 36,628 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2025 31,041 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 26,595 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 26,589 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 20,240 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 14,379 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 14,379 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 10,327 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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MT18 XBC is a 2018 Kia Ceed in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 MT18 XBC, 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 MT18 XBC?

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What year was MT18 XBC registered?

MT18 XBC is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 14 May 2018.

Is MT18 XBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT18 XBC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MT18 XBC have outstanding finance?

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