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SA18 WJJ

2018 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,515 mi
Last recorded86,515 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA18 WJJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 86,515 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2026 86,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 77,254 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 77,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2024 70,041 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 59,008 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 56,109 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 33,048 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 28,288 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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SA18 WJJ is a 2018 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SA18 WJJ, 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 SA18 WJJ registered?

SA18 WJJ is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 March 2018.

Is SA18 WJJ safe to buy?

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