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AX18 KBY

2018 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1353cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,746 mi
Last recorded79,746 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX18 KBY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,353cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 79,746 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2026 79,746 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LEGAL LIMIT ALSO WORN OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LEGAL LIMIT ALSO WORN OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2025 66,036 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDE (225.45.17 ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2024 54,660 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 54,660 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 41,814 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to fail (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 May 2022 29,474 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge and has deep cuts perished

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge and perished

Fail 19 May 2022 29,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge and has deep cuts perished

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge and perished

Pass 24 May 2021 16,820 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2021 16,820 miles

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

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

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

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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AX18 KBY is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,353cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AX18 KBY, 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 AX18 KBY registered?

AX18 KBY is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 July 2018.

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