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AO68 DYF

2018 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,107 mi
Last recorded96,107 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO68 DYF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 96,107 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 96,107 miles

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45 17 94 Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2024 83,884 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 81,334 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 68,771 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 68,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 49,846 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 49,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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AO68 DYF is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AO68 DYF, 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 AO68 DYF?

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What year was AO68 DYF registered?

AO68 DYF is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 September 2018.

Is AO68 DYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO68 DYF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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