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RF18 BCE

2018 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,942 mi
Last recorded73,942 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF18 BCE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 73,942 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2026 73,942 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 64,457 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 53,842 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 44,524 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 34,875 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 25,784 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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RF18 BCE is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Blue 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 RF18 BCE, 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

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What year was RF18 BCE registered?

RF18 BCE is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 13 July 2018.

Is RF18 BCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF18 BCE 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.

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