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DF65 ZZL

2016 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

149,679 mi
Last recorded149,679 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF65 ZZL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 149,679 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 149,679 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2025 131,205 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn on edges

Fail 9 May 2025 131,205 miles

Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted steel front number plate sticking out (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

o/s front tyre worn on edges

Pass 10 May 2024 114,603 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 114,603 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2023 92,737 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 92,737 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 74,603 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s worn slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

n/s front headlight cornering bulb out

Fail 9 May 2022 74,603 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction L plate stuck to n/s screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s worn slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

n/s front headlight cornering bulb out

Pass 13 May 2021 54,539 miles

front inner brake pads wearing thin

Pass 26 Mar 2020 44,629 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 27,619 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (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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DF65 ZZL is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ZZL, 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 DF65 ZZL registered?

DF65 ZZL is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 12 February 2016.

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The MOT history for DF65 ZZL shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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