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DS16 KGK

2016 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,126 mi
Last recorded71,126 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS16 KGK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 71,126 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S & O/S Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 11 Mar 2026 71,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S & O/S Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 6 Mar 2025 66,680 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 61,351 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 54,926 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 49,569 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 49,569 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2021 46,928 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 43,788 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 43,788 miles

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 32,233 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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DS16 KGK is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DS16 KGK, 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 DS16 KGK?

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What year was DS16 KGK registered?

DS16 KGK is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 25 April 2016.

Is DS16 KGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS16 KGK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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