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RE18 XZZ

2018 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,949 mi
Last recorded80,949 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 80,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm: pin / bush rear most bush starting to de bond

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin / bush starting to de bond

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm: pin / bush rear most bush starting to de bond

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin / bush starting to de bond

brake fluid low

Pass 14 Mar 2024 67,625 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Mar 2024 67,625 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Mar 2023 56,257 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 42,910 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 42,910 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 31,136 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 XZZ 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 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 XZZ, 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 XZZ registered?

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

Is RE18 XZZ safe to buy?

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