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OW18 WJC

2018 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,288 mi
Last recorded85,288 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW18 WJC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 85,288 miles

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

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

under tray fixed time of test

Fail 18 Jul 2025 85,287 miles

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

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

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

under tray fixed time of test

Pass 13 Jul 2024 80,433 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2024 80,433 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 74,382 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 66,167 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 53,871 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn inner edge (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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OW18 WJC is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,598cc 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 OW18 WJC, 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 OW18 WJC registered?

OW18 WJC is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 August 2018.

Is OW18 WJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW18 WJC 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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