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AO16 FLM

2016 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,679 mi
Last recorded121,679 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 FLM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 121,679 miles

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Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 112,402 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front day time running lamp inop

Pass 24 Jan 2024 102,343 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 91,651 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively 2 x rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn to 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 81,700 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 81,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 72,190 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 60,558 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 51,812 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 24 Jan 2019 51,442 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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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AO16 FLM is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 AO16 FLM, 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

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What year was AO16 FLM registered?

AO16 FLM is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is AO16 FLM safe to buy?

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