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EF16 WKH

2016 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,871 mi
Last recorded77,871 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF16 WKH
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 77,871 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 66,779 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 57,742 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 57,321 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 of 5 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 47,750 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 47,750 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 43,832 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blades smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 43,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blades smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre wall has been run flat Side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 34,959 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 30,849 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 25,380 miles

Both front tyres have cuts to outer side walls

Both front tyres worn bald on inner edges

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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EF16 WKH is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Silver 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 EF16 WKH, 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 EF16 WKH registered?

EF16 WKH is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is EF16 WKH safe to buy?

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