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RE18 XZA

2018 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,804 mi
Last recorded55,804 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE18 XZA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 55,804 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 46,231 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2024 46,231 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 38,056 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2022 30,548 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 May 2022 30,548 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 May 2021 22,368 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm (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 XZA is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XZA, 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 RE18 XZA registered?

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

Is RE18 XZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE18 XZA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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