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EX68 HFJ

2018 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1353cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,105 mi
Last recorded34,105 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX68 HFJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,353cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 34,105 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 30,082 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 29,228 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 29,228 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2022 26,145 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 20,240 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 20,240 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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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EX68 HFJ is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,353cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EX68 HFJ, 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 EX68 HFJ?

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What year was EX68 HFJ registered?

EX68 HFJ is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 7 September 2018.

Is EX68 HFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX68 HFJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX68 HFJ have outstanding finance?

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