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J5 NSM

2018 Kia Ceed

Brown Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,981 mi
Last recorded60,981 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 NSM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 60,981 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 58,246 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 58,246 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2024 56,791 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 51,099 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 39,642 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 28,648 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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J5 NSM is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Brown with a 1,582cc diesel 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 J5 NSM, 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 J5 NSM registered?

J5 NSM is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 2 May 2018.

Is J5 NSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 NSM 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.

Does J5 NSM have outstanding finance?

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