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BJ16 XFW

2016 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

189,152 mi
Last recorded189,152 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ16 XFW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 189,152 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 153,234 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 120,513 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 89,636 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 63,110 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 55,491 miles
Fail 23 May 2020 55,491 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 47,881 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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BJ16 XFW is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 BJ16 XFW, 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 BJ16 XFW registered?

BJ16 XFW is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 14 April 2016.

Is BJ16 XFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ16 XFW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BJ16 XFW have outstanding finance?

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