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DN16 FAF

2016 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,999 mi
Last recorded79,999 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN16 FAF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 79,999 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 76,240 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 71,539 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 71,539 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 68,027 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 57,417 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 49,123 miles

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

Front wipers starting to smear

Pass 14 Mar 2019 33,400 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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DN16 FAF is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DN16 FAF, 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 DN16 FAF?

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What year was DN16 FAF registered?

DN16 FAF is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is DN16 FAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN16 FAF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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