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WK18 JZH

2018 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,574 mi
Last recorded83,574 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK18 JZH
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 83,574 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened starting to corrode (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 83,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre also bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.8mm and bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened starting to corrode (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 77,312 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 77,311 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 70,896 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 64,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 58,262 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 58,262 miles

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

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Feb 2021 51,066 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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WK18 JZH is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WK18 JZH, 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

How do I check the history of WK18 JZH?

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What year was WK18 JZH registered?

WK18 JZH is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 16 March 2018.

Is WK18 JZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK18 JZH shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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