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RV18 XLR

2018 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,677 mi
Last recorded72,677 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 72,677 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 72,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 63,743 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres cracking deteriorating in treads and edges of treads

Fail 10 Feb 2025 63,743 miles

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres cracking deteriorating in treads and edges of treads

Pass 16 Feb 2024 53,554 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres have slight wear om inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 53,554 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres have slight wear om inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 44,423 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 35,331 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 35,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2021 26,713 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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 XLR is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel 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 XLR, 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 XLR registered?

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

Is RV18 XLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV18 XLR 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 XLR have outstanding finance?

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