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RA18 FDF

2018 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,831 mi
Last recorded51,831 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA18 FDF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 51,831 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad appear to be wearing close to wear indicator. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 51,831 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted lining detached. (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad appear to be wearing close to wear indicator. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 45,015 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 40,505 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 35,181 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 28,013 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 25,473 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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 Wearing on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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 Wearing on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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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RA18 FDF is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel 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 RA18 FDF, 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 RA18 FDF registered?

RA18 FDF is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 13 July 2018.

Is RA18 FDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA18 FDF 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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