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RV18 JEJ

2018 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,652 mi
Last recorded54,652 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV18 JEJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 54,652 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

various under trays stopping complete inspection of all components

Fail 17 Apr 2026 54,652 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn at rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn at rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

various under trays stopping complete inspection of all components

Pass 9 Apr 2025 43,103 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 43,063 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 35,256 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 24,565 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 21,422 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 16,163 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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RV18 JEJ is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Red with a 998cc 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 RV18 JEJ, 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 RV18 JEJ registered?

RV18 JEJ is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 19 April 2018.

Is RV18 JEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV18 JEJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RV18 JEJ have outstanding finance?

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