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EL12 WHM

2016 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,710 mi
Last recorded59,710 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL12 WHM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 59,710 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 52,374 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 47,156 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 41,412 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 35,408 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 35,408 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 30,144 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 30,143 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working LED (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 24,106 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 16,575 miles

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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EL12 WHM is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EL12 WHM, 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 EL12 WHM?

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What year was EL12 WHM registered?

EL12 WHM is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 13 September 2016.

Is EL12 WHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EL12 WHM shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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