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Y18 MTR

2017 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,560 mi
Last recorded96,560 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Ceed45,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY18 MTR
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 96,560 miles

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 11 Oct 2024 84,832 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 73,493 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 63,393 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 51,483 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 35,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 35,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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Y18 MTR is a 2017 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2017 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 45,826 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y18 MTR, 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 9 years old, this Kia Ceed is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y18 MTR registered?

Y18 MTR is a 2017 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 September 2017.

Is Y18 MTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y18 MTR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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