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AV16 TLU

2016 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

34,490 mi
Last recorded34,490 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 TLU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 34,490 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 34,490 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 32,923 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 32,921 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner clip broken (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 32,336 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 31,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2021 30,485 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 29,871 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 29,871 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 29,042 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 29,042 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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AV16 TLU is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AV16 TLU, 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 AV16 TLU registered?

AV16 TLU is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 27 April 2016.

Is AV16 TLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV16 TLU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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