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EX16 KDJ

2016 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

69,258 mi
Last recorded69,258 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX16 KDJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 69,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing uneven , and perished outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 62,548 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, cracking in tread badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 62,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, cracking in tread badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 54,844 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 54,844 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 48,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges cracking and wearing uneven inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 48,604 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working mirror one (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges cracking and wearing uneven inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 41,505 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 36,080 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 30,905 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 23,620 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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EX16 KDJ is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 998cc petrol 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 EX16 KDJ, 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 EX16 KDJ registered?

EX16 KDJ is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 2 March 2016.

Is EX16 KDJ safe to buy?

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