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HJ18 ZMO

2018 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,227 mi
Last recorded38,227 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ18 ZMO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 38,227 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 34,146 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 34,146 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 29,172 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 26,370 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 26,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside headlamp cleaning device jams in the extended position intermittently

Pass 15 Jun 2022 20,592 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 17,384 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 15,306 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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HJ18 ZMO is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HJ18 ZMO, 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 HJ18 ZMO registered?

HJ18 ZMO is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is HJ18 ZMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ18 ZMO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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