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PF18 UMZ

2018 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,616 mi
Last recorded45,616 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF18 UMZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 45,616 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear clamp broken. other 3 clamps are heavily corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust loud.

Pass 12 Mar 2025 43,165 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp corroded and broke away (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Mar 2025 43,165 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp corroded and broke away (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 40,377 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 36,540 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 31,267 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 24,531 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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PF18 UMZ is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 40,321 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 PF18 UMZ, 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 PF18 UMZ?

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What year was PF18 UMZ registered?

PF18 UMZ is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 20 July 2018.

Is PF18 UMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF18 UMZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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