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E7 VJC

2016 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

39,078 mi
Last recorded39,078 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE7 VJC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 39,078 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 35,969 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 32,666 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 32,666 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all four 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slight corrosion and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 28,808 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 28,808 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 25,562 miles

Nearside Front slightly flickering

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 21,299 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front daytime running light inoprative

Pass 30 Sep 2020 15,956 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 15,919 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 12,724 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))

rear seat belts not tested

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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E7 VJC is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel 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 E7 VJC, 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 E7 VJC registered?

E7 VJC is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 15 September 2016.

Is E7 VJC safe to buy?

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