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BU16 UHB

2016 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,504 mi
Last recorded38,504 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 UHB
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 38,504 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 28,706 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2025 28,507 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 18,219 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 15,228 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 12,881 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 10,894 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 8,081 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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BU16 UHB is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Black with a 998cc petrol 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 BU16 UHB, 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

How do I check the history of BU16 UHB?

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What year was BU16 UHB registered?

BU16 UHB is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 23 March 2016.

Is BU16 UHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU16 UHB 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.

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