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PK68 EAE

2018 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,523 mi
Last recorded76,523 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK68 EAE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 76,523 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 28 Mar 2025 65,801 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs lipped/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 65,801 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.3mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake damaged to the extent that braking performance is affected brake pad material coming away from backing (1.1.21 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs lipped/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2024 56,186 miles

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 17 May 2024 56,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 19 May 2023 45,095 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 35,589 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on edge and starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2021 24,606 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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PK68 EAE is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PK68 EAE, 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 PK68 EAE registered?

PK68 EAE is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 25 September 2018.

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