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GJ18 CJU

2018 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,525 mi
Last recorded48,525 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ18 CJU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 48,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 45,168 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 38,724 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 38,724 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 29,958 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 18,509 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 14,959 miles

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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GJ18 CJU is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 40,321 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GJ18 CJU, 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 GJ18 CJU registered?

GJ18 CJU is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 9 March 2018.

Is GJ18 CJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ18 CJU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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