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RF18 EAJ

2018 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,287 mi
Last recorded40,287 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF18 EAJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 26 May 2026 40,287 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre wearing low on inner edges + perishing/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X2 both sides tyres cracking on inner edges. 225/45/R17 91Y. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 38,226 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 36,246 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 33,378 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2022 22,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 13,464 miles

Plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places

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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RF18 EAJ is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 RF18 EAJ, 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 RF18 EAJ registered?

RF18 EAJ is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 June 2018.

Is RF18 EAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF18 EAJ shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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