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RE18 YSN

2018 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,857 mi
Last recorded70,857 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 70,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Dated 21' - tread on inner edge going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dated 17 ' - Cracking, Crack/split on inner edge of tread - not deep enough to reach plys or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 70,857 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Dated 21' - tread on inner edge going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dated 17 ' - Cracking, Crack/split on inner edge of tread - not deep enough to reach plys or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 55,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 55,615 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 44,316 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2022 44,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 31,447 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 YSN 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 57.1%.

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 YSN, 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 YSN registered?

RE18 YSN is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 5 June 2018.

Is RE18 YSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE18 YSN shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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