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RO18 EWV

2018 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,764 mi
Last recorded73,764 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO18 EWV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 73,764 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted INSIDE (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 73,138 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted INSIDE (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 61,290 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Apr 2024 49,197 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 49,196 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 40,647 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 40,645 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 33,013 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 25,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 EWV is a 2018 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EWV, 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 RO18 EWV registered?

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

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