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NJ68 XFN

2018 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,298 mi
Last recorded54,298 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ68 XFN
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 54,298 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 45,016 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2023 35,059 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 35,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2022 27,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 19,493 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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NJ68 XFN is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NJ68 XFN, 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 NJ68 XFN registered?

NJ68 XFN is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 September 2018.

Is NJ68 XFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ68 XFN shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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