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DN16 FBL

2016 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,015 mi
Last recorded79,015 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN16 FBL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 79,015 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))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 60,926 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 26 Mar 2024 55,985 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 49,180 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 42,354 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 42,353 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 37,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also nail in tread near outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 34,902 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 29,687 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 FBL is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FBL, 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 DN16 FBL registered?

DN16 FBL is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is DN16 FBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN16 FBL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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