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AV66 BZM

2016 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

69,292 mi
Last recorded69,292 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV66 BZM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 69,292 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2025 53,200 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 48,060 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 48,059 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 42,433 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 42,433 miles

Emissions unable to be completed oil over filled. poss run on. (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 35,248 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 29,258 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 29,258 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 24,575 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 24,516 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 19,411 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2019 19,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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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AV66 BZM is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AV66 BZM, 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 AV66 BZM registered?

AV66 BZM is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 23 September 2016.

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