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FT65 EDR

2016 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,133 mi
Last recorded78,133 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT65 EDR
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 78,133 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 61,319 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 61,319 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front day time running light in/op

Pass 11 Nov 2024 58,834 miles

Under body covered in mud

Pass 7 Nov 2023 54,380 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 54,376 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 50,042 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 44,652 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 40,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 40,241 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 37,488 miles

Nearside Front Daytime light inop

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Dec 2018 29,695 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 29,674 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall as marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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 EDR is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EDR, 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 FT65 EDR registered?

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

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