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J26 RCT

2026 Kia Ceed

Grey Hybrid electric (clean)
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,781 mi
Last recorded59,781 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ26 RCT
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2026
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 59,781 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 59,779 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 57,234 miles

rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 23 Sep 2024 57,234 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 3 Oct 2023 53,814 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 50,028 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 42,586 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 45,854 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 42,586 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 42,585 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 35,574 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 35,574 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn leading. pulled out. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn leading. pulled out. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit. change asap. inner edge close to cord. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 26,291 miles

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 30 Aug 2018 26,287 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 25 Aug 2017 22,256 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear both tyres starting to split

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 17,826 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 12,866 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 8,104 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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J26 RCT is a 2026 Kia Ceed in Grey. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J26 RCT, 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 0 years old, this Kia Ceed is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J26 RCT registered?

J26 RCT is a 2026 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 June 2026.

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The MOT history for J26 RCT shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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