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AU16 ZVH

2016 Kia Ceed

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,773 mi
Last recorded85,773 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 ZVH
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 85,773 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 85,773 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 81,955 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 76,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 68,734 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 64,710 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 59,257 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 50,372 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshners ()

Pass 25 Mar 2019 35,791 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 35,791 miles

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

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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AU16 ZVH is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Yellow with a 998cc petrol 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 AU16 ZVH, 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 AU16 ZVH registered?

AU16 ZVH is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 March 2016.

Is AU16 ZVH safe to buy?

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