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ST18 EKF

2018 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,169 mi
Last recorded69,169 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST18 EKF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 69,169 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2026 69,169 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2026 65,176 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 56,860 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 50,112 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 50,112 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2023 42,857 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 29,871 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 19,470 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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ST18 EKF is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ST18 EKF, 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 ST18 EKF?

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What year was ST18 EKF registered?

ST18 EKF is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 March 2018.

Is ST18 EKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST18 EKF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ST18 EKF have outstanding finance?

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