2018 KIA Ceed 1.6L Diesel · FM18 DCY
2018 KIA Ceed (1.6L, diesel). First registered 17 Aug 2018. Recorded mileage 57,640 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA CEED
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,640 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FM18 DCY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2026
- 57,640 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FM18 DCY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Kia Ceed (FM18 DCY) between July 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
FM18 DCY Mileage History
- 24/07/202339,649 mi
- 24/07/202339,649 mi
- 25/06/202445,315 mi+5,666 mi
- 10/06/202551,034 mi+5,719 mi
- 23/06/202657,640 mi+6,606 mi
Average of roughly 6,171 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Ceed (JD)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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