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RE18 XXS

2018 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,169 mi
Last recorded115,169 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 115,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2025 98,775 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 82,258 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both ns/os inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 63,988 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 47,008 miles

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x rear seats

Fail 5 Aug 2022 47,008 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also exposing cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x rear seats

Pass 29 May 2021 31,392 miles

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

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

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 XXS is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Red 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 RE18 XXS, 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 XXS registered?

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

Is RE18 XXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE18 XXS 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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