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PJ55 PUB

2018 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,864 mi
Last recorded76,864 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 PUB
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 76,864 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 66,463 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 57,397 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 48,036 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 38,742 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2021 28,048 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2021 28,048 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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 PUB is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel 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 PUB, 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 PJ55 PUB registered?

PJ55 PUB is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 4 May 2018.

Is PJ55 PUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ55 PUB 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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