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S17 EJA

2018 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,441 mi
Last recorded45,441 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS17 EJA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 45,441 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 41,159 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 35,985 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 35,982 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 30,609 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 30,609 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 25,546 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 22,125 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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S17 EJA is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Black 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 S17 EJA, 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 S17 EJA registered?

S17 EJA is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 9 March 2018.

Is S17 EJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S17 EJA 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.

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