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G17 EFC

2016 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,270 mi
Last recorded134,270 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG17 EFC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 134,270 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 134,270 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 129,054 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 124,325 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 124,325 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Dec 2022 117,641 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 117,641 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 98,868 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 76,123 miles

Front brake discs worn, but not excessively

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 53,367 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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G17 EFC is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G17 EFC, 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 G17 EFC registered?

G17 EFC is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is G17 EFC safe to buy?

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