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RO18 EWT

2018 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

73,292 mi
Last recorded73,292 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 73,292 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 66,344 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 54,442 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 40,562 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2023 40,385 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 31,459 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 17 Jun 2022 31,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2022 31,315 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2022 31,315 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 May 2021 25,223 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake appears to require adjustment or repair

Fail 3 May 2021 25,222 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake appears to require adjustment or repair

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 EWT is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EWT, 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 EWT registered?

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

Is RO18 EWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO18 EWT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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