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DS16 XVC

2016 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,754 mi
Last recorded68,754 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 68,754 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 63,655 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 63,655 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 57,009 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 49,869 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 49,869 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 42,260 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 38,078 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 28,816 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 28,785 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (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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DS16 XVC is a 2016 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XVC, 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 XVC?

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What year was DS16 XVC registered?

DS16 XVC is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is DS16 XVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS16 XVC shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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