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FY16 BLJ

2016 Kia Ceed

Yellow Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,496 mi
Last recorded113,496 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY16 BLJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 113,496 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2025 113,496 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 94,899 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 74,511 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 73,524 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 65,284 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 65,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 58,609 miles

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 18 Nov 2019 46,194 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 39,834 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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FY16 BLJ is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Yellow 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 FY16 BLJ, 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 FY16 BLJ registered?

FY16 BLJ is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 23 March 2016.

Is FY16 BLJ safe to buy?

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