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GC02 LOU

2016 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,599 mi
Last recorded94,599 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC02 LOU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 94,599 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 89,501 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 85,645 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 78,308 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 78,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 68,776 miles

rear pads approaching limit rear

Pass 9 Mar 2021 60,887 miles

rear tyres perished, rear brake discs poor

Fail 27 Feb 2021 60,719 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure clips broken. (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached and sharp edges (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear tyres perished, rear brake discs poor

Pass 6 Mar 2020 46,610 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Wipers smearing slightly. TPMS warning lamp on.

Fail 6 Mar 2020 46,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Wipers smearing slightly. TPMS warning lamp on.

Pass 8 Mar 2019 24,088 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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GC02 LOU is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,368cc 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 GC02 LOU, 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 GC02 LOU registered?

GC02 LOU is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 4 March 2016.

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