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YO18 RUA

2018 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1353cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,287 mi
Last recorded50,287 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO18 RUA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,353cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 50,287 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 42,559 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 35,715 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 35,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 26,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Showing age cracks inner tread edged & nail in outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Showing age cracks & mis-shapen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 20,103 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 13,611 miles

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

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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YO18 RUA is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,353cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 40,321 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YO18 RUA, 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 YO18 RUA registered?

YO18 RUA is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 July 2018.

Is YO18 RUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YO18 RUA 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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