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FX16 DFA

2016 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,004 mi
Last recorded115,004 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX16 DFA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 115,004 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2026 115,004 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 106,034 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 96,447 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 84,660 miles

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

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

bumper and bonnet slightly damaged

Pass 15 Mar 2022 73,064 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 73,062 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre Pressure Light On

Pass 12 Mar 2021 60,074 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 50,814 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 44,698 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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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FX16 DFA is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Black 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 FX16 DFA, 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 FX16 DFA registered?

FX16 DFA is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 21 March 2016.

Is FX16 DFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX16 DFA 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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