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RV18 XFM

2018 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,718 mi
Last recorded61,718 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV18 XFM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 61,718 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 61,717 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 54,342 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight wear and damage outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 46,236 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm - worn inner edge - badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm - worn inner edge - badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

slight damage nearside side repeater

Pass 22 Mar 2023 38,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges - starting to crack and perish (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges - starting to crack and perish (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 30,511 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 24,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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 XFM is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc 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 RV18 XFM, 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 RV18 XFM registered?

RV18 XFM is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 12 April 2018.

Is RV18 XFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV18 XFM 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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