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RO18 ZZF

2018 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

32,564 mi
Last recorded32,564 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO18 ZZF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 32,564 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 32,562 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 32,562 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 29,391 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x ()

Fail 12 Feb 2025 29,391 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x ()

Pass 6 Feb 2024 23,605 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 23,605 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 17,036 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 11,701 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 9,471 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 ZZF is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 998cc petrol 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 ZZF, 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 ZZF registered?

RO18 ZZF is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 May 2018.

Is RO18 ZZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO18 ZZF 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 ZZF have outstanding finance?

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