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BF02 SMF

2018 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1353cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,827 mi
Last recorded25,827 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 SMF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,353cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 25,827 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim buckled/outer rim has lite damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 25,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim buckled/outer rim has lite damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 21,316 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slight damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 17,179 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim & outer rim slightly damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 13,418 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 8,652 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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BF02 SMF is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,353cc petrol 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 BF02 SMF, 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 BF02 SMF registered?

BF02 SMF is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 October 2018.

Is BF02 SMF safe to buy?

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