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FV16 GZE

2016 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,197 mi
Last recorded78,197 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV16 GZE
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 78,197 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner disc surface corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2025 72,855 miles

Front Lower rear plastic covers fitted

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 63,820 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 53,925 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 53,925 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 43,627 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 98,053 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 27,303 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2020 27,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed and O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated and O/S (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 19,826 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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FV16 GZE is a 2016 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel 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 FV16 GZE, 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

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What year was FV16 GZE registered?

FV16 GZE is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 19 July 2016.

Is FV16 GZE safe to buy?

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