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RX18 ZVW

2018 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

107,749 mi
Last recorded107,749 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX18 ZVW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 May 2026 107,749 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

secondary bonnet securing device inoperative

Pass 5 Mar 2025 101,315 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split at edge (3.4 (b) (i))

coolant level below minimum mark

secondary bonnet securing device inoperative

Fail 4 Mar 2025 101,314 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split at edge (3.4 (b) (i))

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

coolant level below minimum mark

secondary bonnet securing device inoperative

Pass 16 Mar 2024 87,471 miles

, parking brake performance limits just met

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened . on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 72,307 miles

Bonnet secondary securing device not working.

Coolant low.

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 57,220 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm zero inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm zero inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 56,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm zero inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm zero inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 39,029 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 39,029 miles

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

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

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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RX18 ZVW 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 55.6%.

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 ZVW, 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 ZVW registered?

RX18 ZVW is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 8 March 2018.

Is RX18 ZVW safe to buy?

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