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BL16 FSA

2016 Kia Ceed

Yellow Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,560 mi
Last recorded77,560 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 FSA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 77,560 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement training arm bushes n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 75,514 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2025 75,482 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 Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 72,151 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 66,263 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 58,284 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 48,757 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 35,308 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 18,738 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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BL16 FSA is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Yellow with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BL16 FSA, 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 BL16 FSA registered?

BL16 FSA is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 19 May 2016.

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The MOT history for BL16 FSA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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