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AE16 VXU

2016 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,223 mi
Last recorded69,223 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 VXU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 69,223 miles

Engine cover and under-trays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2025 64,646 miles

Engine cover and under-trays fitted

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side-wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Door mirror/repeater lamp damaged

Pass 5 Feb 2024 54,332 miles

Engine cover and under-trays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2023 42,249 miles

Engine cover and under-trays fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3.00 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 31,584 miles

Engine cover and under-trays fitted

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 26,021 miles

Engine cover and under-trays fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2020 22,338 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test SAT NAV ()

Fail 20 Feb 2020 22,290 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test SAT NAV ()

Pass 27 Feb 2019 17,446 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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AE16 VXU is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AE16 VXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE16 VXU?

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What year was AE16 VXU registered?

AE16 VXU is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is AE16 VXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE16 VXU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE16 VXU have outstanding finance?

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