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JM 394

2018 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,326 mi
Last recorded54,326 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJM 394
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 54,326 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 May 2025 47,196 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 47,196 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 36,695 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 36,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2023 27,933 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 22,604 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 16,104 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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JM 394 is a 2018 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JM 394, 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 JM 394 registered?

JM 394 is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 22 May 2018.

Is JM 394 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JM 394 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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