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GC65 PJV

2016 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,702 mi
Last recorded102,702 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC65 PJV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 102,702 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2026 102,702 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 90,739 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 90,738 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 81,163 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 81,161 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 63,951 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 60,105 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 53,484 miles

both rear tyres perishing and tread starting to mis-shape

Pass 13 Aug 2020 49,067 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 49,067 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 38,281 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 29,675 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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GC65 PJV is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GC65 PJV, 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 GC65 PJV registered?

GC65 PJV is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 16 February 2016.

Is GC65 PJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GC65 PJV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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