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BU16 FWE

2016 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,421 mi
Last recorded69,421 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 FWE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 69,421 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

did not lock on rear both hand brake

Fail 29 Jun 2026 69,421 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

did not lock on rear both hand brake

Pass 16 Jun 2025 65,274 miles

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

Front under tray on at time of MOT

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 65,273 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Front under tray on at time of MOT

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 59,403 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 20 Jun 2023 53,922 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Wheel covers fitted

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

Fail 20 Jun 2023 53,921 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Wheel covers fitted

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 48,470 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 41,374 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 33,935 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 33,935 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 24,873 miles

front and rear brake pads worn low

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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BU16 FWE is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,368cc petrol 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 BU16 FWE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU16 FWE registered?

BU16 FWE is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 3 March 2016.

Is BU16 FWE safe to buy?

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