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BA18 CXB

2018 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,467 mi
Last recorded76,467 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA18 CXB
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 76,467 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 69,612 miles

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Aug 2024 69,612 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Aug 2023 64,771 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 62,021 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 56,391 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 52,666 miles

front bumper damage

Fail 2 Aug 2021 52,666 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

front bumper damage

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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BA18 CXB is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BA18 CXB, 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 BA18 CXB?

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What year was BA18 CXB registered?

BA18 CXB is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 July 2018.

Is BA18 CXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA18 CXB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BA18 CXB have outstanding finance?

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