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G2 BYP

2018 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

72,895 mi
Last recorded72,895 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG2 BYP
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 72,895 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 57,391 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 57,391 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 56,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 52,163 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 52,162 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 37,391 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 45,736 miles

undertrays fitted limiting view of underside

Fail 25 Feb 2023 45,698 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm unevenly worn inner portion of tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

undertrays fitted limiting view of underside

Pass 6 Feb 2023 17,566 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 40,105 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2021 13,632 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 34,066 miles

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

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

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2020 30,491 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 30,202 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 29,203 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 27,927 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 26,786 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 25,616 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 24,588 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 23,012 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 21,225 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 18,551 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 18,551 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/s/r runflat tyre flat

Pass 18 Oct 2011 18,528 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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G2 BYP is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 G2 BYP, 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 G2 BYP registered?

G2 BYP is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 19 September 2018.

Is G2 BYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G2 BYP shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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