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RE18 XZL

2018 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,844 mi
Last recorded64,844 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE18 XZL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 64,844 miles

advise n/s/r tyre and o/s/f tyre treads are near limit of 1.6mm

Fail 16 Dec 2025 64,844 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

advise n/s/r tyre and o/s/f tyre treads are near limit of 1.6mm

Pass 5 Dec 2024 56,029 miles

advise slight oil leak at engine

Fail 5 Dec 2024 56,029 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

advise slight oil leak at engine

Pass 20 Dec 2023 44,868 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 41,850 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 May 2023 41,850 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 32,098 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 32,098 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2021 23,138 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (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 XZL is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Red with a 998cc petrol 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 XZL, 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 XZL registered?

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

Is RE18 XZL safe to buy?

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