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AK18 TVZ

2018 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,037 mi
Last recorded115,037 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK18 TVZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 115,037 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 114,294 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side 45kg effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 96,922 miles

Rear seats not in use at time of test

Pass 3 May 2024 76,237 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2023 64,041 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 52,155 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 41,340 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 TVZ is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel 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 AK18 TVZ, 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 AK18 TVZ?

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What year was AK18 TVZ registered?

AK18 TVZ is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 21 May 2018.

Is AK18 TVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK18 TVZ 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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