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FA16 ZZV

2016 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,587 mi
Last recorded56,587 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA16 ZZV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2025 56,587 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 49,884 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Aug 2023 42,731 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Washer bottle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 36,645 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Aug 2021 30,961 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 26,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Aug 2019 21,601 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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FA16 ZZV is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FA16 ZZV, 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

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What year was FA16 ZZV registered?

FA16 ZZV is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 24 August 2016.

Is FA16 ZZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA16 ZZV shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FA16 ZZV have outstanding finance?

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