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S222 DGP

2018 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,250 mi
Last recorded54,250 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS222 DGP
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 54,250 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 47,292 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 47,292 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 40,078 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components...

Advise offside rear parking brake efficiency is significantly lower than the nearside rear parking brake efficiency...

Pass 14 Jan 2023 28,009 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 13 Jan 2023 28,009 miles

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

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ( Worn & Lipped. ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ( close to minimum requirements. ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ( Worn & lipped. ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 17,194 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ( Disc worn & Lipped. ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Wearing on the inner portion of the tyre. ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ( Disc worn & Lipped. ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Wearing on the inner portion of the tyre. ) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 17,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ( Disc worn & Lipped. ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Wearing on the inner portion of the tyre. ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ( Disc worn & Lipped. ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Worn to the minimum legal limit. Replacement recommended. ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Wearing on the inner portion of the tyre. ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 8,264 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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S222 DGP is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S222 DGP, 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 S222 DGP registered?

S222 DGP is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 13 January 2018.

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