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MT18 XBK

2018 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,910 mi
Last recorded63,910 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT18 XBK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 63,910 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 54,620 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 54,620 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 54,611 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 49,132 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 43,756 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 43,756 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 31 May 2022 32,627 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 17,914 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 17,914 miles

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

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 XBK is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MT18 XBK, 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

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What year was MT18 XBK registered?

MT18 XBK is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 May 2018.

Is MT18 XBK safe to buy?

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