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GF16 SYC

2016 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,015 mi
Last recorded77,015 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF16 SYC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 77,015 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside tyres worn along inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 47,660 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside brake disc inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside brake disc inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 46,827 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside brake disc inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside brake disc inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 42,996 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pair (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin set (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Fail 8 Jun 2024 42,996 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pair (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin set (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Pass 8 Jun 2023 41,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres deep cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated

Pass 22 Jun 2022 40,005 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 34,965 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 31,868 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 27,579 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))

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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GF16 SYC is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Silver 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 GF16 SYC, 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 GF16 SYC registered?

GF16 SYC is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is GF16 SYC safe to buy?

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