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SD68 OPY

2018 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,493 mi
Last recorded76,493 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD68 OPY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 76,493 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 64,344 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 64,344 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre is getting low on tread

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 51,988 miles

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to tell if below minimum thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 41,304 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 41,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 32,757 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 29,168 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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SD68 OPY is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,598cc diesel 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 SD68 OPY, 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 SD68 OPY registered?

SD68 OPY is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 6 November 2018.

Is SD68 OPY safe to buy?

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