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BA16 DYJ

2016 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

54,162 mi
Last recorded54,162 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA16 DYJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 54,162 miles

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Lazy in operation (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 54,099 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat Switch broken (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Lazy in operation (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 50,936 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Misshapen & stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 47,086 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023 47,085 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 45,660 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2022 45,522 miles

Offside Side repeater not working external mirror cover missing also (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 38,937 miles

Nearside Front tyre appears to have been run flat. Tyre wall may have been significantly weakened

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 29,259 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 21,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 21,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low internal adjuster broken, aim must be readjusted manually if adjuster replaced (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low internal adjuster broken, aim must be readjusted manually if adjuster replaced (4.1.2 (a))

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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BA16 DYJ is a 2016 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel 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 BA16 DYJ, 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 BA16 DYJ registered?

BA16 DYJ is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 11 August 2016.

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