2018 Kia Ceed · 33,422 MOT tests
2018 Kia Ceed reliability
2018 Kia Ceeds fail 16.1% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 15 Ceed years (33,422 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Ceeds: 32.7%)
- 16.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Ceeds: 32.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 2% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 40,367
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 33,422
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- 2019 cars: 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 4.6% of tests fail here (38% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 21% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Kia Ceed
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.6%
- Lights and electrics3.4%
- Brakes3.2%
- Suspension1.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.6%
- Steering0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.83%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.76%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.47%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.28%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 1%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.87%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.34%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.99%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.8%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.19%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.15%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.24%)
Other years
Every Kia Ceed year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Kia Ceed reliable?
2018 Kia Ceeds fail 16.1% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 15 Ceed years (33,422 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Kia Ceed MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.83% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.76% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.47% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Kia Ceed have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 Kia Ceed shows 40,367 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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