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SF18 XLW

2018 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,509 mi
Last recorded121,509 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 121,509 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 121,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 108,105 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (trailing arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 98,401 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 84,271 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 73,024 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 61,811 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 61,807 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative switch jammed/seized (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater lens damaged and exposing sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working on door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre distorted 205x55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205x55x16 0-2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205x55x16 0-2-2mm (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 XLW is a 2018 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc 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 SF18 XLW, 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 SF18 XLW registered?

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

Is SF18 XLW safe to buy?

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