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RF18 EPU

2018 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1353cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

13,256 mi
Last recorded13,256 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF18 EPU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,353cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 13,256 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 11,372 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracking / wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 11,371 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides heavily cracking / wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 Jul 2023 10,746 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 10,746 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 10,306 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 9,683 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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RF18 EPU is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,353cc petrol 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 RF18 EPU, 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 RF18 EPU registered?

RF18 EPU is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 25 July 2018.

Is RF18 EPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF18 EPU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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