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SF55 BES

2018 Kia Ceed

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,998 mi
Last recorded48,998 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF55 BES
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 27 Sep 2025 48,998 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 42,470 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 36,822 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 28,487 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 27,872 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 19,181 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 17,686 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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SF55 BES is a 2018 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 SF55 BES, 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

How do I check the history of SF55 BES?

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What year was SF55 BES registered?

SF55 BES is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 21 February 2018.

Is SF55 BES safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF55 BES shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SF55 BES have outstanding finance?

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