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FX18 XAJ

2018 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,609 mi
Last recorded59,609 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX18 XAJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 59,609 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 49,703 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 49,678 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 42,922 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 32,669 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 32,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2022 27,579 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 21,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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FX18 XAJ is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 FX18 XAJ, 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

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What year was FX18 XAJ registered?

FX18 XAJ is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 16 March 2018.

Is FX18 XAJ safe to buy?

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