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DC16 TFO

2016 Kia Ceed

Grey Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,479 mi
Last recorded84,479 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC16 TFO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 84,479 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 74,781 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 65,179 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 65,179 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2023 60,092 miles

uneven wear rear tyres

Fail 20 Jul 2023 60,092 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

uneven wear rear tyres

Pass 13 Jul 2022 56,853 miles

Engine cover fitted

Lower under cover fitted

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

Offside Rear Tyre has uneven wear on inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2021 51,265 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 48,337 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 43,740 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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DC16 TFO is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Grey 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 DC16 TFO, 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

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What year was DC16 TFO registered?

DC16 TFO is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 4 August 2016.

Is DC16 TFO safe to buy?

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