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AJ18 XCL

2018 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,075 mi
Last recorded31,075 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ18 XCL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 7 May 2026 31,075 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 26,624 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 22,540 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 17,511 miles

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

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

front screen chipped

Pass 12 Aug 2022 12,785 miles

front tyres worn on edges slightly

Pass 12 Aug 2021 10,322 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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AJ18 XCL is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ18 XCL, 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 AJ18 XCL registered?

AJ18 XCL is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 20 August 2018.

Is AJ18 XCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ18 XCL shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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