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AU18 FWJ

2018 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,937 mi
Last recorded73,937 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU18 FWJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 27 Aug 2025 73,937 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2024 63,135 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 63,121 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

covers fitted obscuring components

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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AU18 FWJ is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU18 FWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AU18 FWJ?

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What year was AU18 FWJ registered?

AU18 FWJ is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 March 2018.

Is AU18 FWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU18 FWJ shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AU18 FWJ have outstanding finance?

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