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RO18 ZXM

2018 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,406 mi
Last recorded48,406 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO18 ZXM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 48,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225 x 45 x 17 ... badly cracked and scalloped ADVISE CHANGING A.S.A.P (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225 x 45 x 17 .. badly cracked and scalloped ADVISE CHANGING A.S.A.P . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 44,288 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 40,367 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 35,780 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 31,905 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 26,197 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 26,147 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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 ZXM is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 40,321 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 ZXM, 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 ZXM registered?

RO18 ZXM is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 4 May 2018.

Is RO18 ZXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO18 ZXM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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