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JB05 CJB

2018 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,792 mi
Last recorded59,792 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB05 CJB
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 16 Dec 2025 59,792 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 49,864 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 40,036 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 31,673 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 24,877 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 18,872 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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JB05 CJB is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 JB05 CJB, 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 JB05 CJB registered?

JB05 CJB is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 8 January 2018.

Is JB05 CJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for JB05 CJB shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JB05 CJB have outstanding finance?

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