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FX16 DFD

2016 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,997 mi
Last recorded106,997 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 106,997 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 106,956 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 80,619 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 80,619 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 60,413 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 60,413 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure lower ball joint pinch bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 59,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front side repeater lens broken

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 52,565 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs lipped on both faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 45,293 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn to 3mm in centre

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 39,538 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 33,404 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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FX16 DFD is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DFD, 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 DFD registered?

FX16 DFD is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 2 March 2016.

Is FX16 DFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX16 DFD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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