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R21 AAT

2018 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

62,402 mi
Last recorded62,402 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR21 AAT
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 62,402 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2026 59,564 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2025 86,570 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 86,570 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 52,734 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 77,860 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 45,418 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 45,216 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 70,919 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 37,158 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 66,006 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 26,671 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 61,484 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 24,680 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 53,554 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Dec 2019 46,766 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 44,256 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 44,256 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 30,174 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive leak from gearbox/engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 30,174 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive leak from gearbox/engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 17,443 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 15,159 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 11,517 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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R21 AAT is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R21 AAT, 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 R21 AAT registered?

R21 AAT is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 September 2018.

Is R21 AAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R21 AAT shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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