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PJ18 ZSZ

2018 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,960 mi
Last recorded80,960 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ18 ZSZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 80,960 miles
Fail 24 May 2025 80,901 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition silencer (8.1.1 (a))

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi leak at joint,advise (6.1.2 (a))

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt advise ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge,advise (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front driver door has play in hinge,advise

Pass 11 May 2024 61,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 May 2024 61,337 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2023 43,409 miles

Front Number plate damage

Pass 27 May 2022 30,608 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 23,400 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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PJ18 ZSZ is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,591cc petrol 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 PJ18 ZSZ, 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 PJ18 ZSZ registered?

PJ18 ZSZ is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 May 2018.

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