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CN16 AAE

2016 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,489 mi
Last recorded72,489 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN16 AAE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 72,489 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 63,997 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured both advanced (4.4.3 (a))

both wipers slightly smeary

Pass 4 Jan 2024 56,663 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 56,663 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 56,284 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 52,344 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear brakes disc backplate corroded away

Pass 18 Nov 2021 45,382 miles

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

under body covers fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2020 31,381 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 21,660 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 21,660 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative TPS light on dash (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 14,010 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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CN16 AAE is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CN16 AAE, 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 CN16 AAE registered?

CN16 AAE is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is CN16 AAE safe to buy?

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