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PJ55 HYJ

2018 Kia Ceed

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,816 mi
Last recorded34,816 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 HYJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 34,816 miles

Both screen washers slightly miss-aligned

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (195/65R15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2025 30,743 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 27,854 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 24,030 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 19,416 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 19,412 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 15,271 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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PJ55 HYJ is a 2018 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 40,321 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 PJ55 HYJ, 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 PJ55 HYJ registered?

PJ55 HYJ is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 April 2018.

Is PJ55 HYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ55 HYJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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