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CH53 SMS

2016 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,675 mi
Last recorded67,675 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH53 SMS
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 67,675 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 61,859 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 54,884 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 10 Jun 2024 54,884 miles

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

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Jun 2023 47,328 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 41,019 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 34,114 miles

Rear Both tyres very slight perish/cracking outer tread

Pass 2 Jun 2020 28,247 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 29 Mar 2019 19,248 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 19,248 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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CH53 SMS is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CH53 SMS, 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 CH53 SMS registered?

CH53 SMS is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is CH53 SMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CH53 SMS shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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