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RE18 YRL

2018 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,904 mi
Last recorded75,904 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE18 YRL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 75,904 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inside face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 73,919 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 71,915 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 71,914 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 63,583 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 53,185 miles

both front wipers smearing screen

Pass 25 Jan 2021 41,191 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 41,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear seat belt buckle damaged

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 YRL is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol 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 YRL, 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 YRL registered?

RE18 YRL is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 14 June 2018.

Is RE18 YRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE18 YRL 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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