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S9 TVK

2018 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

60,190 mi
Last recorded60,190 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS9 TVK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 60,190 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 60,190 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2025 116,529 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 53,794 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 53,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 113,745 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 45,247 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre getting low on tread

Pass 4 Nov 2023 111,283 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Nov 2023 111,283 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Jan 2023 30,677 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 105,860 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 105,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 17,446 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 99,780 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 93,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/6515 outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 93,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/6515 outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 85,406 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 79,295 miles

Both rear tyres perishing inbetween tread patterns.

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip less than 10MM. (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Pass 21 Jun 2018 63,344 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All fronts/rears. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges ,perishing and small cuts present,and 3MM in places.

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge,also perishing and small cuts present.3 MM in places.

vehicle windscreen slightly greasy.

Pass 22 Jun 2017 51,166 miles

Wear lips developing on both front/rear brake disc edges.

Fail 22 Jun 2017 51,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both rear inner brake pads appear to be getting low.

Offside Front outer brake pad appears to be getting low.

Offside Front running light not working.

Wear lips developing on both front/rear brake disc edges.

Pass 28 Jun 2016 32,930 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 32,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread inner section ,also on 2MM in places.

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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S9 TVK is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 S9 TVK, 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 S9 TVK registered?

S9 TVK is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 19 October 2018.

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