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RO55 JTR

2018 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,028 mi
Last recorded96,028 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO55 JTR
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 96,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2025 90,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread stepped

Fail 13 May 2025 90,726 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread stepped

Pass 8 May 2024 82,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly stepped/misshapen (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 May 2023 63,107 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2022 46,047 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 30,059 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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RO55 JTR is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Blue 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 RO55 JTR, 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 RO55 JTR registered?

RO55 JTR is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 23 May 2018.

Is RO55 JTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO55 JTR 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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