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GF16 ZHB

2016 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,487 mi
Last recorded123,487 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF16 ZHB
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 123,487 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 123,343 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system connection to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Nearside daylight running lamp not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm and wearing thin on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 109,648 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 96,962 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 84,381 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

n/s/f daytime running light missing

n/s/t tyre un-even tread wear

Fail 14 Oct 2022 84,381 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

n/s/f daytime running light missing

n/s/t tyre un-even tread wear

Pass 4 Oct 2021 68,976 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 54,599 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 31,346 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 ZHB is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZHB, 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 ZHB registered?

GF16 ZHB is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is GF16 ZHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF16 ZHB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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