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RV18 XHJ

2018 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,404 mi
Last recorded85,404 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV18 XHJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 85,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 69,482 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 69,481 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Lower control arm bush debounding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre has a tear at the tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2024 55,519 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2024 55,519 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 41,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost on tread indicators 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 28,172 miles

Leak from gearbox. (N/S drive shaft seal)

Pass 14 Jun 2021 15,916 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 XHJ is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XHJ, 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 XHJ registered?

RV18 XHJ is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 13 April 2018.

Is RV18 XHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV18 XHJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RV18 XHJ have outstanding finance?

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