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YX18 HGE

2018 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,999 mi
Last recorded42,999 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX18 HGE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 42,999 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 42,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 May 2025 33,785 miles
Pass 19 May 2024 28,697 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 26,341 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp illuminated

Pass 17 Jan 2022 24,092 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp illuminated

Pass 15 Feb 2021 22,832 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2021 22,832 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

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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YX18 HGE is a 2018 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YX18 HGE, 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 YX18 HGE registered?

YX18 HGE is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 22 March 2018.

Is YX18 HGE safe to buy?

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