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BC16 LUO

2016 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,478 mi
Last recorded88,478 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC16 LUO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 88,478 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 78,476 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 68,203 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 68,203 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 58,095 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 58,095 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also low tread,,,

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 49,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Jun 2022 49,883 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jun 2021 37,974 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2021 37,974 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 20,899 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 9,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 1 nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails in tyre

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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BC16 LUO is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BC16 LUO, 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 BC16 LUO registered?

BC16 LUO is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 July 2016.

Is BC16 LUO safe to buy?

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