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RV18 XLE

2018 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,203 mi
Last recorded55,203 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV18 XLE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2026 55,203 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 44,835 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge heavily worn - ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 35,284 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 29,850 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn right on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 22,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on edges

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

Pass 2 Apr 2021 16,372 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing heavily on inner edge and wear to outer 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 XLE is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XLE, 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 XLE registered?

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

Is RV18 XLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV18 XLE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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