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C12 JDT

2016 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

118,815 mi
Last recorded118,815 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 JDT
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 118,815 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 102,893 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 102,893 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 93,389 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 93,389 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 78,598 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 57,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. Tread ok in general (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge .Tread ok in general (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 47,404 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 47,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 39,751 miles

o/s and n/s front tyre's are wearing on the inner shoulder

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 39,751 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

o/s and n/s front tyre's are wearing on the inner shoulder

Pass 26 Jan 2019 27,843 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Rear CAN NOT SEE REAR INNER PADS

Fail 26 Jan 2019 27,843 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Rear CAN NOT SEE REAR INNER PADS

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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C12 JDT is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 C12 JDT, 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 C12 JDT registered?

C12 JDT is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 January 2016.

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