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RX18 ZST

2018 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,507 mi
Last recorded64,507 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX18 ZST
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 64,507 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front badly worn on edge 205/ 55r 16 94 v (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2026 64,507 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn popping out and detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn popping out and detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front badly worn on edge 205/ 55r 16 94 v (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 61,390 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 56,648 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 48,939 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 40,892 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2022 40,892 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 33,697 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 ZST is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZST, 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 ZST registered?

RX18 ZST is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 13 March 2018.

Is RX18 ZST safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX18 ZST shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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