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BW68 VXK

2018 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1353cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

40,167 mi
Last recorded40,167 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW68 VXK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,353cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 40,167 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2025 40,167 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 33,727 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 23,327 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 16,778 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 16,778 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 12,524 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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BW68 VXK is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,353cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BW68 VXK, 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 BW68 VXK?

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What year was BW68 VXK registered?

BW68 VXK is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 21 December 2018.

Is BW68 VXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW68 VXK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BW68 VXK have outstanding finance?

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