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YY68 BDV

2018 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,889 mi
Last recorded87,889 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY68 BDV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 87,889 miles

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

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

tyre pressure warning light on indicating low pressure on one or more tyres

Fail 20 Oct 2025 87,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

tyre pressure warning light on indicating low pressure on one or more tyres

Pass 17 Oct 2024 63,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread uneven on inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread uneven on inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 63,128 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread uneven on inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread uneven on inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 40,010 miles

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

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

Offside Rear squeak from brake

Fail 20 Oct 2023 39,966 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 25,327 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 13,934 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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YY68 BDV is a 2018 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YY68 BDV, 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 YY68 BDV registered?

YY68 BDV is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 September 2018.

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The MOT history for YY68 BDV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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