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AK18 EXA

2018 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,484 mi
Last recorded73,484 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK18 EXA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 73,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 73,368 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 57,757 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 44,158 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split on end (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2022 31,693 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2022 31,693 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 24,916 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 17,402 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 EXA is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Black 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 EXA, 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 AK18 EXA registered?

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

Is AK18 EXA safe to buy?

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