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SB18 EVF

2018 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1353cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,885 mi
Last recorded67,885 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB18 EVF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,353cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 67,885 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 59,128 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre thread stepping inner edge

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre inner surface tyre stepping

Fail 10 Jul 2025 59,124 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre thread stepping inner edge

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre inner surface tyre stepping

Pass 16 Jul 2024 49,595 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 49,595 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 39,403 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 29,672 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bald on inner edge, advise change asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing unevenly worn on inner edge.advise change asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 18,834 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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SB18 EVF is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,353cc 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 SB18 EVF, 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

How do I check the history of SB18 EVF?

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What year was SB18 EVF registered?

SB18 EVF is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 24 July 2018.

Is SB18 EVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB18 EVF 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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