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FT16 GZB

2016 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

70,661 mi
Last recorded70,661 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT16 GZB
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 70,661 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 63,913 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracking (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front tyres 1.8mm recorded/very close to legal limit of 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 63,755 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracking (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front tyres 1.8mm recorded/very close to legal limit of 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 58,571 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 58,571 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 52,134 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 45,744 miles

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

195/65/15 91h

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 45,744 miles

195/65/15 91h

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 40,296 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2020 40,296 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 34,709 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 34,709 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

195/65/15 95t

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 GZB is a 2016 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GZB, 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 GZB registered?

FT16 GZB is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 18 July 2016.

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