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SY18 XZV

2018 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1353cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,102 mi
Last recorded78,102 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY18 XZV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,353cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 78,102 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 74,884 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 65,889 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 65,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 48,445 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 48,445 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 34,805 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2022 34,805 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2021 24,739 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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SY18 XZV is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,353cc petrol 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 SY18 XZV, 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 SY18 XZV?

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What year was SY18 XZV registered?

SY18 XZV is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 24 July 2018.

Is SY18 XZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY18 XZV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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