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DS16 KZF

2016 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

143,208 mi
Last recorded143,208 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS16 KZF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 143,208 miles

Damage to N/S/F wing , door + bumper

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 Front of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X 2 Front + O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 143,208 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Damage to N/S/F wing , door + bumper

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 Front of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X 2 Front + O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 127,185 miles

Nearside Front Wing + Bumper has damage/been repaired

Rear Seats folded down restricting full inspection on seat/seat belt

Fail 9 Feb 2023 127,185 miles

Nearside Front Wing + Bumper has damage/been repaired

Rear Seats folded down restricting full inspection on seat/seat belt

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 120,844 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective main beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front damage to front wing catching passenger door when opening

Nearside Front damage to wheel outer rim

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside screen wash performance

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

tpms light on dash

Fail 10 Feb 2022 120,844 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective main beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front damage to front wing catching passenger door when opening

Nearside Front damage to wheel outer rim

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside screen wash performance

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

tpms light on dash

Pass 9 Nov 2020 107,246 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 86,061 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 86,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 KZF is a 2016 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KZF, 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 DS16 KZF registered?

DS16 KZF is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 18 May 2016.

Is DS16 KZF safe to buy?

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