
Kia Ceed
Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,582 cc
K18 GWAMOT history
K18 GWA is a black diesel Kia Ceed first used on 26 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 86,165 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 86,165 mi
- At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 11 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,738 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K18 GWA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Ceed
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,582 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 26 Mar 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K18 GWA was last recorded at 86,165 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 7,035 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 79,130 miles · 6 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,035 miles
- Average per year
- 5,738 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 86,165 miles
- 2025 – 79,130 miles
- 2024 – 72,424 miles
- 2023 – 66,764 miles
- 2022 – 65,152 miles
- 2021 – 61,612 miles
- 2020 – 54,580 miles
- 2019 – 46,987 miles
- 2018 – 36,757 miles
- 2017 – 32,947 miles
- 2016 – 29,153 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Both front tyres worn on edges slightly
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Both rear tyres worn heavily on edges and perishing slightly
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
15 tests since 21 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass86,165 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 86,165 miles
- Test number
- 624163011943
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail86,165 miles (+7,035)1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,165 miles
- Test number
- 644100152058
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass79,130 miles (+5)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 79,130 miles
- Test number
- 332976980757
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges slightly
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn heavily on edges and perishing slightly
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail79,125 miles (+6,701)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,125 miles
- Test number
- 573242354629
- DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges slightly
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn heavily on edges and perishing slightly
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass72,424 miles (+5,660)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 72,424 miles
- Test number
- 235882333227
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on edges slightly
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass66,764 miles (+1,612)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 66,764 miles
- Test number
- 430590922185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,152 miles (+3,540)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 65,152 miles
- Test number
- 245604179642
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,612 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 61,612 miles
- Test number
- 846820117094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,612 miles (+7,032)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,612 miles
- Test number
- 152065975864
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush in n/s front suspension arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Pass54,580 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 54,580 miles
- Test number
- 776991563654
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,569 miles (+7,582)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,569 miles
- Test number
- 610716351114
- DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass46,987 miles (+10,230)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 46,987 miles
- Test number
- 998690622661
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,757 miles (+3,810)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 36,757 miles
- Test number
- 319984645887
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,947 miles (+3,794)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 32,947 miles
- Test number
- 236010801362
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass29,153 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 29,153 miles
- Test number
- 698576923487
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K18 GWA
- Does K18 GWA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 GWA is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K18 GWA?
- The MOT on K18 GWA is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K18 GWA done?
- K18 GWA was recorded at 86,165 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 5,738 miles a year.
- Has K18 GWA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K18 GWA has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on K18 GWA ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on K18 GWA find?
- K18 GWA passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45-17; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45-17, and 2 more.
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