2018 KIA Ceed 1.4L Petrol · DC18 YTS
2018 KIA Ceed (1.4L, petrol). First registered 16 Aug 2018. Recorded mileage 10,176 miles. MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA CEED
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 10,176 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DC18 YTS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/02/2026
- 10,176 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DC18 YTS 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 (DC18 YTS) between August 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 February 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 (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
DC18 YTS Mileage History
- 09/08/20227,917 mi
- 15/08/20238,702 mi+785 mi
- 22/02/20258,749 mi+47 mi
- 25/02/20258,755 mi+6 mi
- 19/02/202610,176 mi+1,421 mi
Average of roughly 640 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: Average
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