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AX16 FAU

2016 Kia Ceed

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

25,639 mi
Last recorded25,639 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX16 FAU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 25,639 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 24,081 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively very slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 22,057 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Aug 2023 20,411 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 20,361 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Rear fog lamp and tell tail lamp will only illuminate when front headlamps are set on main beam. Rear fog lamp and tell tail lamp will not work on dipped beam (4.5.4 (b))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 18,592 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog light switch operation intermittent

Pass 30 Jul 2021 16,953 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 15,710 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2055516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 14,126 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished 2055516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 12,147 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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AX16 FAU is a 2016 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AX16 FAU, 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 AX16 FAU registered?

AX16 FAU is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is AX16 FAU safe to buy?

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