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CL16 ELL

2016 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,451 mi
Last recorded86,451 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL16 ELL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 86,451 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 86,451 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 75,453 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 60,952 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 57,276 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 51,969 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 44,012 miles

205/55/16

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

Offside Front Inner cv boot has a slight seepage of grease

Offside Rear tyre on 3 mm

front discs lipped

rear inner pads appear low

Pass 20 Feb 2020 36,437 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 23,668 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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CL16 ELL is a 2016 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CL16 ELL, 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 CL16 ELL registered?

CL16 ELL is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is CL16 ELL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CL16 ELL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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