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OU68 XEJ

2018 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,535 mi
Last recorded55,535 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU68 XEJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 55,535 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2025 51,373 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 51,373 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2024 45,845 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 45,845 miles

Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 38,787 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 38,787 miles

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 32,746 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 28,022 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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OU68 XEJ is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OU68 XEJ, 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

How do I check the history of OU68 XEJ?

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What year was OU68 XEJ registered?

OU68 XEJ is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 5 September 2018.

Is OU68 XEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU68 XEJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OU68 XEJ have outstanding finance?

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