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SF18 XLT

2018 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,609 mi
Last recorded80,609 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF18 XLT
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 80,609 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 70,490 miles

Front brake disc inner faces slightly pitted

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 59,789 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 59,789 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 49,894 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 39,653 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 33,251 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.0mm (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 XLT is a 2018 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel 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 SF18 XLT, 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 SF18 XLT?

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What year was SF18 XLT registered?

SF18 XLT is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 March 2018.

Is SF18 XLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF18 XLT 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.

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