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RX18 UGU

2018 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

15,443 mi
Last recorded15,443 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX18 UGU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 15,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3.5mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cut sidewall no visible cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 13,946 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 13,946 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 12,241 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 10,591 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 8,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 7,163 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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RX18 UGU is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Red with a 998cc 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 RX18 UGU, 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 RX18 UGU registered?

RX18 UGU is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is RX18 UGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX18 UGU 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.

Does RX18 UGU have outstanding finance?

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