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BX18 WDZ

2018 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,708 mi
Last recorded94,708 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX18 WDZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 94,708 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 94,707 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Switch cover loose (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 88,595 miles

Front tyres worn

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Plastic cover (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Plastic cover missing (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 77,710 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 77,710 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 58,109 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 58,109 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 43,957 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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BX18 WDZ is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BX18 WDZ, 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 BX18 WDZ registered?

BX18 WDZ is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 15 March 2018.

Is BX18 WDZ safe to buy?

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