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FG16 ESY

2016 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,401 mi
Last recorded71,401 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG16 ESY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 23 Oct 2025 71,401 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 68,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 63,324 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 58,188 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 51,297 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 45,096 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged mishaped/lumpy (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 34,966 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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FG16 ESY is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,591cc 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 FG16 ESY, 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 FG16 ESY?

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What year was FG16 ESY registered?

FG16 ESY is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is FG16 ESY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG16 ESY 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.

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