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RY18 YHM

2018 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

45,925 mi
Last recorded45,925 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY18 YHM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 45,925 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 13 Oct 2025 45,925 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 38,888 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 38,773 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 38,341 miles

T.P.S Light on

Pass 13 Dec 2022 29,711 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2022 29,710 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 23,109 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 18,812 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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RY18 YHM is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RY18 YHM, 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 RY18 YHM registered?

RY18 YHM is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 15 March 2018.

Is RY18 YHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY18 YHM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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