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RJ18 FKT

2018 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,992 mi
Last recorded88,992 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ18 FKT
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 88,992 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 76,058 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

oil level between min and max advise correct asap

Fail 10 Jun 2025 76,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has multiple cut to cords in primary grooves (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wearing on inner edge and cut to cord inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

low tyre pressure warning on

oil level between min and max advise correct asap

Pass 28 Jun 2024 65,466 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 65,466 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 59,985 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 54,168 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 39,935 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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RJ18 FKT is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RJ18 FKT, 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 RJ18 FKT registered?

RJ18 FKT is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 4 July 2018.

Is RJ18 FKT safe to buy?

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