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FT65 EDL

2016 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,477 mi
Last recorded42,477 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT65 EDL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 42,477 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 39,664 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 36,950 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 34,954 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 31,627 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 28,221 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 25,628 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 25,628 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 19,468 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 19,468 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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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FT65 EDL is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FT65 EDL, 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 FT65 EDL?

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What year was FT65 EDL registered?

FT65 EDL is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is FT65 EDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT65 EDL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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