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YC18 NBY

2018 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,397 mi
Last recorded65,397 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC18 NBY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 65,397 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2026 65,396 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 57,526 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 57,524 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 48,952 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 39,307 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 39,305 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 25,625 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 14,010 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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YC18 NBY is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc 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 YC18 NBY, 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

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What year was YC18 NBY registered?

YC18 NBY is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 21 March 2018.

Is YC18 NBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC18 NBY 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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