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DA16 VMW

2016 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,549 mi
Last recorded59,549 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA16 VMW
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 59,549 miles

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 59,548 miles

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended cover fitted not allowing me to check the belt (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1.4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 53,717 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 47,843 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 42,617 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/f head light bracket broken (still secure)

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2023 42,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/f head light bracket broken (still secure)

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2021 37,438 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 33,988 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 30,164 miles
Fail 5 May 2019 30,164 miles

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

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

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

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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DA16 VMW is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DA16 VMW, 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 DA16 VMW?

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What year was DA16 VMW registered?

DA16 VMW is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 21 April 2016.

Is DA16 VMW safe to buy?

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