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RO18 VYC

2018 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,380 mi
Last recorded61,380 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO18 VYC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 61,380 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 54,087 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2024 48,125 miles

Offside Front Outer Nail in tyre nail in tyre outer edge

Fail 8 May 2024 48,125 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat switch jammed/faulty (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Front Outer Nail in tyre nail in tyre outer edge

Pass 12 May 2023 41,069 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2023 41,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 34,047 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 34,047 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 29,568 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 29,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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 VYC is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VYC, 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 VYC registered?

RO18 VYC is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 April 2018.

Is RO18 VYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO18 VYC shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RO18 VYC have outstanding finance?

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