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RE18 XWG

2018 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

195,036 mi
Last recorded195,036 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE18 XWG
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 195,036 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2026 195,014 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Fail 22 Dec 2025 195,007 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside 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 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 186,376 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on.

Pass 20 Dec 2023 179,562 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 177,203 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake slow to react

Offside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint gaiter deteriorated

Offside headlamp slightly dimmer than nearside

both front wipers smearing slightly

Fail 26 May 2023 177,188 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush rear bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake slow to react

Offside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint gaiter deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread and sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread and sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlamp slightly dimmer than nearside

both front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 31 May 2022 128,588 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside parking brake slow to operate

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

engine oil close to minimum

Fail 31 May 2022 128,588 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside parking brake slow to operate

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

engine oil close to minimum

Pass 27 May 2021 79,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm, small cut and inner edge stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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RE18 XWG is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel 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 RE18 XWG, 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 RE18 XWG registered?

RE18 XWG is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 June 2018.

Is RE18 XWG safe to buy?

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