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RJ18 FMU

2018 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,013 mi
Last recorded84,013 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ18 FMU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 84,013 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 77,886 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 70,451 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 60,433 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side of both discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 60,433 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side of both discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 48,126 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 31,750 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 FMU is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc 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 RJ18 FMU, 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 RJ18 FMU registered?

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

Is RJ18 FMU safe to buy?

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