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CU16 NZR

2016 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,636 mi
Last recorded93,636 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU16 NZR
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 93,636 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 77,854 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 73,531 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 65,035 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 65,034 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2022 56,261 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 47,595 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 41,298 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 41,298 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 31,041 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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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CU16 NZR is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,368cc petrol 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 CU16 NZR, 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

How do I check the history of CU16 NZR?

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What year was CU16 NZR registered?

CU16 NZR is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 19 March 2016.

Is CU16 NZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU16 NZR 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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