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CA65 VRE

2016 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,021 mi
Last recorded45,021 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA65 VRE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 45,021 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm are is corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened middle arm is corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper arm is corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm are is corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened middle arm is corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper arm is corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 45,004 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm are is corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened middle arm is corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper arm is corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm are is corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened middle arm is corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper arm is corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 41,952 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 38,416 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner brake faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper control arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracked nearly exposing cords on inside edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 34,099 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres including side walls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2022 29,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2021 26,186 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inside face of disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Front inside Pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2020 23,642 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 23,625 miles

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play column joint upper. (2.2.2 (c))

Upper Steering column universal joint likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2019 19,891 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 19,891 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 May 2018 14,851 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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CA65 VRE is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CA65 VRE, 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 CA65 VRE registered?

CA65 VRE is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 6 February 2016.

Is CA65 VRE safe to buy?

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