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YR18 ZZS

2018 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,463 mi
Last recorded109,463 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR18 ZZS
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 109,463 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 109,463 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 98,699 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 87,128 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 77,447 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 65,308 miles

Emissions to clean to read.

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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YR18 ZZS is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YR18 ZZS, 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 YR18 ZZS?

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What year was YR18 ZZS registered?

YR18 ZZS is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 7 April 2018.

Is YR18 ZZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR18 ZZS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YR18 ZZS have outstanding finance?

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