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SD68 BMV

2018 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1353cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,125 mi
Last recorded64,125 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD68 BMV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,353cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 64,125 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 54,834 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 50,308 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 50,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

t.p.m.s. light on.

Pass 18 Oct 2022 42,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge strongly advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge secondary rubber exposed strongly advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 32,980 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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SD68 BMV is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,353cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SD68 BMV, 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 SD68 BMV registered?

SD68 BMV is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 October 2018.

Is SD68 BMV safe to buy?

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