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YW18 BWU

2018 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,393 mi
Last recorded66,393 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW18 BWU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 66,393 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 53,204 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 47,079 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 41,526 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 34,347 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 34,347 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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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YW18 BWU is a 2018 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel 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 YW18 BWU, 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 YW18 BWU?

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What year was YW18 BWU registered?

YW18 BWU is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 18 August 2018.

Is YW18 BWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW18 BWU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YW18 BWU have outstanding finance?

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