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AV68 DPY

2018 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,392 mi
Last recorded34,392 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV68 DPY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 34,392 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 29,211 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 29,211 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 24,082 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 18,680 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 14,029 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 14,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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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AV68 DPY is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Red 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 AV68 DPY, 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 AV68 DPY registered?

AV68 DPY is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 24 September 2018.

Is AV68 DPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV68 DPY 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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