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RX18 UHG

2018 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,542 mi
Last recorded62,542 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX18 UHG
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 62,542 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 47,284 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 47,281 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 35,771 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged on outer side wall and down to wear bars approx 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged on outer side wall and down to wear bars approx 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 35,771 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged on outer side wall and down to wear bars approx 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged on outer side wall and down to wear bars approx 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 27,077 miles

both front tyres worn on edges and down to wear bars

Fail 21 Feb 2023 26,921 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges and down to wear bars

Pass 24 Feb 2022 21,903 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 17,179 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 17,179 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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 UHG is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 998cc petrol 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 RX18 UHG, 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.

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What year was RX18 UHG registered?

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

Is RX18 UHG safe to buy?

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