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AK68 BDV

2018 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,392 mi
Last recorded24,392 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK68 BDV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 24,392 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 24,392 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 21,578 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 17,608 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 14,727 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 11,768 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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AK68 BDV is a 2018 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,598cc 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 AK68 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AK68 BDV?

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What year was AK68 BDV registered?

AK68 BDV is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 October 2018.

Is AK68 BDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK68 BDV 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.

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