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SD18 SAM

2018 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,388 mi
Last recorded48,388 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD18 SAM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 48,388 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 48,388 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 43,858 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 39,203 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 34,171 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 28,772 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 22,772 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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SD18 SAM is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 40,321 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 SD18 SAM, 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 SD18 SAM registered?

SD18 SAM is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 19 April 2018.

Is SD18 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD18 SAM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SD18 SAM have outstanding finance?

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