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AU18 JWD

2018 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,752 mi
Last recorded86,752 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU18 JWD
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 86,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2024 77,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 68,794 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 68,794 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working side repeater in nearside mirror inoperative (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2022 61,923 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 53,160 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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AU18 JWD is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AU18 JWD, 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 AU18 JWD registered?

AU18 JWD is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 8 May 2018.

Is AU18 JWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU18 JWD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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