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BU65 XTK

2016 Kia Ceed

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,970 mi
Last recorded107,970 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU65 XTK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 107,970 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 95,052 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 90,509 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2024 90,479 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2023 81,344 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all edges scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 73,290 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 65,832 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2021 65,832 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 59,988 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 56,286 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 45,795 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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BU65 XTK is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BU65 XTK, 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 BU65 XTK registered?

BU65 XTK is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 January 2016.

Is BU65 XTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU65 XTK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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