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AK68 KDZ

2018 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,652 mi
Last recorded94,652 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK68 KDZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 94,652 miles

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

Nearside Front disc wearing deep lip on disc

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge slight

Offside Front disc wearing deep lip on disc

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge slight

Fail 5 Jan 2026 94,575 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt replace (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front disc wearing deep lip on disc

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge slight

Offside Front disc wearing deep lip on disc

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge slight

Pass 3 Jan 2025 84,736 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 73,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 73,598 miles

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 63,195 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 53,456 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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AK68 KDZ is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AK68 KDZ, 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 AK68 KDZ registered?

AK68 KDZ is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 10 December 2018.

Is AK68 KDZ safe to buy?

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