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RE68 YDW

2018 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1353cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,447 mi
Last recorded61,447 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE68 YDW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,353cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 61,447 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 60,131 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 60,131 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 55,188 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 40,495 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 27,940 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 21,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge, wearing outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays, sill covers & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Fail 24 Nov 2021 21,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge, wearing outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays, sill covers & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn across tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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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RE68 YDW is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,353cc 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 RE68 YDW, 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

How do I check the history of RE68 YDW?

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What year was RE68 YDW registered?

RE68 YDW is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 November 2018.

Is RE68 YDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE68 YDW 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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