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CU16 RBZ

2016 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,629 mi
Last recorded66,629 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU16 RBZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 66,629 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 1-3 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt 1-3 (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 1-3 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 66,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 1-3 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt 1-3 (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 1-3 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 55,674 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe rusty,rear shocks rusty ,rear suspension arms rusty nsr osr,. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened rear trail arms suspension bushes worn nsr osr,, (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 55,530 miles

Nearside Front Upper All direction indicators not working indicator not working in mirror unit nsf (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split centre not clearing screen, (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner outer edges splits in tread pattern below limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald edges inside outside rest of tyre 2nn 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre tread bald uneven tread also perished, (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald edges wearing inside rest 2mm 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe rusty,rear shocks rusty ,rear suspension arms rusty nsr osr,. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened rear trail arms suspension bushes worn nsr osr,, (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 43,950 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower (2-3 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 R16 (2-3 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 205/55 R16 (1 ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower (2-3 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted, not allowing a full inspection.

Fail 2 Nov 2023 43,931 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower (2-3 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 R16 (2-3 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 205/55 R16 (1 ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower (2-3 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted, not allowing a full inspection.

Pass 28 Nov 2022 32,281 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 21,042 miles

undereatys, sill covers & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Feb 2021 19,742 miles

undertrays & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Fail 4 Feb 2021 19,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

undertrays & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Feb 2020 18,494 miles

advise undertrays, arch covers, plastic trims fitted not allowing full inspection of some components within prescribed area

Pass 28 Feb 2019 12,146 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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CU16 RBZ is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RBZ, 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 CU16 RBZ registered?

CU16 RBZ is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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