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FT16 FTU

2016 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,273 mi
Last recorded96,273 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT16 FTU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 96,273 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 96,273 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 90,424 miles

offside front daytime running lamp not working

Pass 15 Sep 2023 85,915 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 85,914 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 78,862 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Pass 14 Dec 2021 63,404 miles

Nearside No plate lens missing

Tyre warning light on display

Fail 14 Dec 2021 63,404 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside No plate lens missing

Tyre warning light on display

Pass 29 Dec 2020 49,527 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 discs pitted/worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 27,772 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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FT16 FTU is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FT16 FTU, 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 FT16 FTU registered?

FT16 FTU is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 14 July 2016.

Is FT16 FTU safe to buy?

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