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AV18 FKY

2018 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,764 mi
Last recorded68,764 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV18 FKY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 68,764 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Fail 3 Jul 2025 68,754 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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both heavily cracked edges + between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 2 Jul 2024 60,905 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished sidewalls + heavily cracked edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 10 Jul 2023 52,489 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing sidewalls + cracking edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 11 Apr 2022 42,296 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 42,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 38,224 miles

front wipers smear

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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AV18 FKY 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 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 AV18 FKY, 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 AV18 FKY registered?

AV18 FKY is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 17 April 2018.

Is AV18 FKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV18 FKY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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