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RO18 MTU

2018 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,356 mi
Last recorded96,356 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO18 MTU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 96,356 miles

TPMS indicating low tyre pressures

Fail 17 Mar 2026 96,352 miles

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

TPMS indicating low tyre pressures

Pass 14 Mar 2025 89,988 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp washer jet tip missing but does work

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very close (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 89,988 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp washer jet tip missing but does work

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very close (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 83,603 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 72,947 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 54,256 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 38,775 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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RO18 MTU is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 998cc 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 RO18 MTU, 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 MTU registered?

RO18 MTU is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 23 April 2018.

Is RO18 MTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO18 MTU 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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