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MJ61 BBB

2018 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,080 mi
Last recorded96,080 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ61 BBB
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 96,080 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2026 96,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 76,761 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 66,357 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2024 66,357 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 50,571 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 36,329 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 22,759 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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MJ61 BBB is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,598cc 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 MJ61 BBB, 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 MJ61 BBB registered?

MJ61 BBB is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 9 September 2018.

Is MJ61 BBB safe to buy?

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