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JP08 MAD

2018 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,902 mi
Last recorded62,902 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJP08 MAD
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 62,902 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 57,537 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner faces look worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front road wheel damaged inner bead

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs inner faces look slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inner pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2025 57,537 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in treads, marked with chalk - 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm in places - 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner faces look worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front road wheel damaged inner bead

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs inner faces look slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inner pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2024 52,738 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 46,852 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 32,860 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 28,613 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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JP08 MAD is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Red with a 998cc petrol 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 JP08 MAD, 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 JP08 MAD registered?

JP08 MAD is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 2 May 2018.

Is JP08 MAD safe to buy?

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