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NL18 JWU

2018 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,480 mi
Last recorded69,480 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL18 JWU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 69,480 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

tpms light on

Pass 16 Nov 2024 62,531 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Nov 2024 62,531 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge worn to 1 mm in places uneven (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 55,064 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 46,022 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 46,015 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 28,777 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both , both inner edges worn/wearing smooth (225/45.17) (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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NL18 JWU is a 2018 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NL18 JWU, 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 NL18 JWU registered?

NL18 JWU is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 8 June 2018.

Is NL18 JWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL18 JWU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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