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BX18 XVT

2018 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,345 mi
Last recorded156,345 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX18 XVT
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 156,345 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 147,137 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 136,886 miles

Offside Front light bulb dim

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 136,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cut to cords and balding inner edge and outer shape inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre tread cut to cords and balding inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre outer shape tread .tyre tread cut and balding inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre outer shape and showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms . n/s/f and o/s/f rear bushes started to de bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front light bulb dim

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 114,827 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 114,827 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 90,909 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 73,974 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 73,974 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative Showing On Dash (5.2.3 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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 XVT is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XVT, 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 XVT registered?

BX18 XVT is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 3 April 2018.

Is BX18 XVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX18 XVT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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