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RE18 XYH

2018 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,557 mi
Last recorded117,557 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 117,557 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Feb 2025 96,877 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 77,396 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 77,378 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush debonded from casing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked tread 225/45W17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 2-3mm 225/45W17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2023 55,059 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 37,179 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 37,179 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))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 19,665 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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RE18 XYH is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc 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 RE18 XYH, 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 XYH registered?

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

Is RE18 XYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE18 XYH shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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