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RV18 ORU

2018 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

37,368 mi
Last recorded37,368 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV18 ORU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 37,368 miles

Lower Vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked,advise (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt osr and nsr,advise ()

Fail 16 Apr 2026 37,367 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively osf and nsf rubbers split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front TPMS on,advise

Lower Vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked,advise (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt osr and nsr,advise ()

Pass 4 Apr 2025 33,368 miles

Lower Vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt osr and nsr,advise ()

Fail 3 Apr 2025 33,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn excessively (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Lower Vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt osr and nsr,advise ()

Pass 18 Apr 2024 29,735 miles

Lower Vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt advise ()

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing,advise

Fail 18 Apr 2024 29,734 miles

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

Lower Vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt advise ()

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing,advise

Pass 17 Apr 2023 25,225 miles

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

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt advise ()

Pass 13 Apr 2022 20,607 miles

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt advise ()

Fail 13 Apr 2022 20,605 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt advise ()

Pass 16 Apr 2021 15,379 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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RV18 ORU is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Black 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 RV18 ORU, 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

How do I check the history of RV18 ORU?

You can check the full history of RV18 ORU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RV18 ORU registered?

RV18 ORU is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 19 April 2018.

Is RV18 ORU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV18 ORU 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 RV18 ORU have outstanding finance?

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