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SP18 ULZ

2018 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,809 mi
Last recorded100,809 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP18 ULZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 100,809 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 94,612 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 89,046 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 89,035 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 81,545 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 67,396 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 67,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 44,627 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 44,627 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45R17 all season (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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SP18 ULZ is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SP18 ULZ, 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 SP18 ULZ registered?

SP18 ULZ is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 2 March 2018.

Is SP18 ULZ safe to buy?

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