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RE18 YBB

2018 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,881 mi
Last recorded89,881 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE18 YBB
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 89,881 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 89,881 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 78,699 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 78,575 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat Switch broken. (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Brake disc warped . (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit and worn badly inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 65,521 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 54,472 miles

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

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))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 54,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 43,448 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split in wiper blade (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 35,522 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 YBB is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YBB, 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 YBB registered?

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

Is RE18 YBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE18 YBB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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