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BJ18 TXK

2018 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,939 mi
Last recorded82,939 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ18 TXK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 82,939 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 82,939 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 77,485 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 71,817 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 54,783 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 44,361 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 34,610 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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BJ18 TXK is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 40,321 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BJ18 TXK, 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 BJ18 TXK?

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What year was BJ18 TXK registered?

BJ18 TXK is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 23 March 2018.

Is BJ18 TXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ18 TXK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BJ18 TXK have outstanding finance?

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