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RV18 XMP

2018 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,671 mi
Last recorded76,671 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 76,671 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 76,651 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 72,469 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 64,146 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 62,934 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 56,309 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 56,026 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 8 Apr 2021 39,334 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2021 39,293 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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 XMP is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XMP, 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 XMP registered?

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

Is RV18 XMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV18 XMP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RV18 XMP have outstanding finance?

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