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AO18 BFU

2018 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,852 mi
Last recorded24,852 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO18 BFU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 24,852 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four, NSF&OSF + NSR&OSR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 23,753 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively OSF&NSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively OSR&NSR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 23,753 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively OSF&NSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively OSR&NSR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 22,194 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 19,474 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 19,474 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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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AO18 BFU 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 66.7%.

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 AO18 BFU, 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 AO18 BFU registered?

AO18 BFU is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 6 March 2018.

Is AO18 BFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO18 BFU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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