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ST68 BBE

2018 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,948 mi
Last recorded100,948 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST68 BBE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 100,948 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 97,296 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n\s o\s ()

Rear suspension corroded

coolant low

Fail 25 Apr 2025 97,295 miles

Emissions unable to be completed oil level too high (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n\s o\s ()

Rear suspension corroded

coolant low

oil level high

Pass 1 May 2024 91,415 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 91,412 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2023 83,531 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 81,899 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 81,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 65,070 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 65,070 miles

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

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

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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ST68 BBE is a 2018 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ST68 BBE, 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 ST68 BBE registered?

ST68 BBE is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 25 September 2018.

Is ST68 BBE safe to buy?

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