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GC16 PKZ

2016 Kia Ceed

Yellow Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,799 mi
Last recorded86,799 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC16 PKZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 86,799 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 74,745 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 68,079 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear NS&OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 59,289 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 50,084 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 50,084 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn though ply!! (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 36,914 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 31,029 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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GC16 PKZ is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Yellow with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GC16 PKZ, 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 GC16 PKZ registered?

GC16 PKZ is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 15 July 2016.

Is GC16 PKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GC16 PKZ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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