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BAR 9H

2018 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1353cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,430 mi
Last recorded79,430 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAR 9H
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,353cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 79,430 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 68,090 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 68,039 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2023 57,348 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 44,236 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 32,892 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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BAR 9H is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,353cc petrol 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 BAR 9H, 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 BAR 9H registered?

BAR 9H is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 25 July 2018.

Is BAR 9H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAR 9H 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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