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EA16 TLX

2016 Kia Ceed

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

37,644 mi
Last recorded37,644 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA16 TLX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 37,644 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 36,358 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 31,078 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 29,164 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 26,889 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 26,889 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 25,617 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 24,508 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 19,968 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracking

front wipers smearing

nsf tyre slightly cracking

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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EA16 TLX is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol 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 EA16 TLX, 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 EA16 TLX?

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What year was EA16 TLX registered?

EA16 TLX is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 22 June 2016.

Is EA16 TLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA16 TLX 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.

Does EA16 TLX have outstanding finance?

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