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EJ16 JVK

2016 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

49,576 mi
Last recorded49,576 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ16 JVK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 49,576 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 14 Jul 2026 49,576 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2025 44,905 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 44,905 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 41,014 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 36,387 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 30,835 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item removed from o/s of windscreen

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks around outer sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks around outer sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 Jul 2022 30,835 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item removed from o/s of windscreen

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks around outer sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks around outer sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Jul 2021 23,990 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade has a split rubber (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Jul 2021 23,990 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 x wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade has a split rubber (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Jul 2020 14,098 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.22mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.37mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 6,568 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 6,565 miles

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

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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EJ16 JVK is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EJ16 JVK, 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 EJ16 JVK?

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What year was EJ16 JVK registered?

EJ16 JVK is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 6 May 2016.

Is EJ16 JVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ16 JVK shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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