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SK18 DYU

2018 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,518 mi
Last recorded66,518 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK18 DYU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 66,518 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 60,278 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 60,278 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 51,039 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 51,039 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

dip beam bulbs are not the same colours

Pass 26 Sep 2022 41,231 miles

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 21 Sep 2021 31,512 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Oct 2020 23,889 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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SK18 DYU is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,368cc petrol 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 SK18 DYU, 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 SK18 DYU?

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What year was SK18 DYU registered?

SK18 DYU is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 10 March 2018.

Is SK18 DYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK18 DYU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SK18 DYU have outstanding finance?

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