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ET16 BVA

2016 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,786 mi
Last recorded117,786 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET16 BVA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 117,786 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 117,786 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 30 May 2025 107,603 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 98,217 miles
Fail 18 May 2024 98,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2023 90,837 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 82,800 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and some corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bands of corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and some corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front side repeater cracked

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bands of corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 75,884 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake did not lock.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also has stepping on inside. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also has stepping on inside. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 68,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Apr 2019 58,508 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 58,506 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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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ET16 BVA is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Red 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 ET16 BVA, 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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ET16 BVA is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 12 July 2016.

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