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WV18 JDJ

2018 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,858 mi
Last recorded104,858 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV18 JDJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 104,858 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 104,858 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2025 98,847 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 98,770 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 91,813 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 83,731 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 74,684 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 67,444 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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WV18 JDJ is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel 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 WV18 JDJ, 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 WV18 JDJ registered?

WV18 JDJ is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 15 March 2018.

Is WV18 JDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV18 JDJ 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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