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SG18 BYA

2018 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

54,583 mi
Last recorded54,583 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG18 BYA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 54,583 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 54,583 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 44,634 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 36,318 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 29,990 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 23,767 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 18,131 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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SG18 BYA is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol 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 SG18 BYA, 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 SG18 BYA?

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What year was SG18 BYA registered?

SG18 BYA is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is SG18 BYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG18 BYA 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.

Does SG18 BYA have outstanding finance?

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