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DS10 JKK

2018 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,671 mi
Last recorded120,671 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS10 JKK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 120,671 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2026 120,669 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2026 53,225 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2026 53,173 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2025 101,521 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 40,185 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash camera.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 40,185 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash camera.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 94,866 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2024 30,189 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 87,207 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 87,207 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both headlamps low. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 17,637 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 77,385 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 11,266 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 66,504 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 62,232 miles

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

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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DS10 JKK is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DS10 JKK, 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.

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What year was DS10 JKK registered?

DS10 JKK is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 16 March 2018.

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