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CP16 DLX

2016 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,549 mi
Last recorded91,549 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP16 DLX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 91,549 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower susp arm bushes /perished slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 83,035 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2024 82,917 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush has lost it bonding to the arm and lifting out of place (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush is starting to lose it bonding to the arm and starting to lift out of place (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 74,756 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 65,824 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Sep 2021 56,425 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Pass 5 Jul 2021 55,235 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 46,819 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Pass 2 Jul 2019 40,139 miles

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

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

wipers leaving slight smears

Fail 2 Jul 2019 40,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm perishing and wearing edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

wipers leaving slight smears

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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CP16 DLX is a 2016 Kia Ceed in White 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 CP16 DLX, 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 CP16 DLX registered?

CP16 DLX is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 7 July 2016.

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