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BW65 OTC

2016 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,052 mi
Last recorded70,052 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW65 OTC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 70,052 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 70,052 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 59,566 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 53,070 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 47,927 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 42,789 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 42,678 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 35,997 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 29,281 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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BW65 OTC is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BW65 OTC, 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 BW65 OTC?

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What year was BW65 OTC registered?

BW65 OTC is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is BW65 OTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW65 OTC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BW65 OTC have outstanding finance?

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