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CA18 JPU

2018 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

193,665 mi
Last recorded193,665 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA18 JPU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 193,665 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both arms weeping grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

various covers fitted to the vehicle

Fail 24 Sep 2025 193,660 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both arms weeping grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

various covers fitted to the vehicle

Pass 9 Oct 2024 158,033 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test drivers I.D badge from mirror ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

various covers fitted to the vehicle

Fail 8 Oct 2024 157,915 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test drivers I.D badge from mirror ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

various covers fitted to the vehicle

Pass 27 Sep 2023 115,335 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 115,229 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 73,731 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2021 64,271 miles

wiper blade rubbers torn

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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CA18 JPU is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CA18 JPU, 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 CA18 JPU?

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What year was CA18 JPU registered?

CA18 JPU is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 20 June 2018.

Is CA18 JPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA18 JPU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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