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WK18 YWB

2018 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,228 mi
Last recorded95,228 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK18 YWB
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 95,228 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 95,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2026 92,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 92,676 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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 4 Mar 2025 78,850 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 62,338 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 62,338 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 43,990 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 26,281 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 21,255 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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WK18 YWB is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WK18 YWB, 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 WK18 YWB registered?

WK18 YWB is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 June 2018.

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