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CA16 LAM

2017 Kia Ceed

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,998 mi
Last recorded84,998 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Ceed45,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA16 LAM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 84,998 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 77,022 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 71,963 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 71,961 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 64,097 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 37,206 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 37,206 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak backbox connection (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 34,710 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 28,129 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 23,099 miles

front number plate cracked

small chip in screen - not affecting drivers view

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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CA16 LAM is a 2017 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2017 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 45,826 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 CA16 LAM, 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 9 years old, this Kia Ceed is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA16 LAM registered?

CA16 LAM is a 2017 Kia Ceed, first registered on 24 February 2017.

Is CA16 LAM safe to buy?

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