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AX03 PEP

2018 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,082 mi
Last recorded43,082 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 PEP
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 43,082 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 38,624 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 31,915 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 31,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2022 25,516 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 25,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 19,157 miles

Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 19,152 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 14,973 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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AX03 PEP is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AX03 PEP, 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 AX03 PEP registered?

AX03 PEP is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 February 2018.

Is AX03 PEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX03 PEP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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