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RO18 EWS

2018 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,008 mi
Last recorded63,008 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO18 EWS
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 63,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 63,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 52,977 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 44,085 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 36,095 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 36,093 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 28,318 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 22,568 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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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RO18 EWS is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel 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 RO18 EWS, 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 RO18 EWS registered?

RO18 EWS is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 3 May 2018.

Is RO18 EWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO18 EWS 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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