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AR07 HON

2016 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,426 mi
Last recorded88,426 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 HON
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 88,426 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm/rear bush starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall has curb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm/starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 76,841 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2024 76,841 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 66,684 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 66,551 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 49,784 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front and Rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and Cuts in Tread Small pieces of Metal in Poor Condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 38,559 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 33,771 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 23,726 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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AR07 HON 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 77.8%.

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 AR07 HON, 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 AR07 HON registered?

AR07 HON is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 14 May 2016.

Is AR07 HON safe to buy?

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