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SC18 OPK

2018 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1353cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,092 mi
Last recorded29,092 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC18 OPK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,353cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 29,092 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2025 28,033 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively pads at 3-4mm (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing mirror damaged

Fail 8 Oct 2025 27,998 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated pull snapped (1.1.6 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively pads at 3-4mm (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing mirror damaged

Pass 3 Oct 2024 24,199 miles

TPMS light on

hand brake switch int

Fail 3 Oct 2024 24,199 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

TPMS light on

Pass 11 Oct 2023 20,559 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 20,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 17,267 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 13,424 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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SC18 OPK is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,353cc 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 SC18 OPK, 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 SC18 OPK registered?

SC18 OPK is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 24 July 2018.

Is SC18 OPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC18 OPK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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