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SF18 XLV

2018 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,858 mi
Last recorded112,858 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 112,858 miles

n/s and o/s front brake grabbing very slightly felt when rotated by hand

n/s and o/s front tyres worn wearing low inner edges treads

rear inner brake pads wearing lower than outer pads approx 2.5-3mm inner pads

tpms light on dash

Fail 15 Jan 2026 112,858 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

n/s and o/s front brake grabbing very slightly felt when rotated by hand

n/s and o/s front tyres worn wearing low inner edges treads

rear inner brake pads wearing lower than outer pads approx 2.5-3mm inner pads

tpms light on dash

Pass 9 Jan 2025 100,872 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 100,872 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 87,298 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 70,415 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 61,644 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 61,643 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 51,857 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 51,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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 XLV is a 2018 Kia Ceed in White 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 XLV, 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 XLV?

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What year was SF18 XLV registered?

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

Is SF18 XLV safe to buy?

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