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444 JLX

2016 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,965 mi
Last recorded52,965 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration444 JLX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 52,965 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 45,952 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 39,553 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 34,124 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 34,124 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 28,809 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 25,106 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 21,154 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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444 JLX is a 2016 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 49,381 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 444 JLX, 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 10 years old, this Kia Ceed is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 444 JLX registered?

444 JLX is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 September 2016.

Is 444 JLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 444 JLX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 444 JLX have outstanding finance?

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