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FV65 XHJ

2016 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,525 mi
Last recorded55,525 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV65 XHJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 55,525 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 52,125 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 49,106 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 49,038 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 45,522 miles

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

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))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 41,696 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both treads starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2022 41,696 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both treads starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 38,890 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 38,890 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 35,093 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 27,821 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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FV65 XHJ is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FV65 XHJ, 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 FV65 XHJ registered?

FV65 XHJ is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 3 January 2016.

Is FV65 XHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV65 XHJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV65 XHJ have outstanding finance?

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