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AK18 EWX

2018 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,680 mi
Last recorded67,680 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK18 EWX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 67,680 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Apr 2026 67,680 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Apr 2025 61,255 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 55,033 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 49,151 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 49,150 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 42,713 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 30,875 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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AK18 EWX is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc 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 AK18 EWX, 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.

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What year was AK18 EWX registered?

AK18 EWX is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 April 2018.

Is AK18 EWX safe to buy?

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