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RE18 AOJ

2018 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

58,203 mi
Last recorded58,203 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE18 AOJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 58,203 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arms (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 58,164 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front flexi (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arms (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 51,752 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 44,295 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts on inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm in places/bald on edges(225/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places/cracking and perishing(225/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm in places/bald on edges(225/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears on inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2023 44,295 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts on inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm in places/bald on edges(225/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places/cracking and perishing(225/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm in places/bald on edges(225/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears on inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2022 34,638 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 27,782 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 27,782 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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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RE18 AOJ is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RE18 AOJ, 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 RE18 AOJ registered?

RE18 AOJ is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 April 2018.

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