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SF18 FRN

2018 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

38,718 mi
Last recorded38,718 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF18 FRN
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 38,718 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 38,718 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2025 31,323 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 31,323 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2024 27,689 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 27,689 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 22,745 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2023 22,745 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 18,620 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 15,152 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both brakes (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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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SF18 FRN is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SF18 FRN, 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 SF18 FRN registered?

SF18 FRN is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 8 June 2018.

Is SF18 FRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF18 FRN shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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