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DF65 ZZH

2016 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

155,204 mi
Last recorded155,204 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF65 ZZH
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 155,204 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

under tray insecure at front

Pass 8 Apr 2025 137,041 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 115,817 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 115,817 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 94,337 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 94,302 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 69,894 miles

Front brake discs scored.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to legal limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing. (3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted on.

Fail 12 Apr 2022 69,849 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs scored.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to legal limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing. (3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted on.

Pass 10 Apr 2021 49,473 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2021 49,473 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2020 33,671 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Mar 2019 13,382 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 13,152 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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DF65 ZZH is a 2016 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DF65 ZZH, 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 DF65 ZZH registered?

DF65 ZZH is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 January 2016.

Is DF65 ZZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF65 ZZH shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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