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GL16 SBZ

2016 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

133,610 mi
Last recorded133,610 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL16 SBZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 133,610 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

o/s front pads 3/4 worn

o/s rear pads low

Fail 2 Oct 2025 133,184 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

o/s front pads 3/4 worn

o/s rear pads low

Pass 30 Oct 2024 119,712 miles

DRL not working

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to unerside

Fail 30 Oct 2024 119,712 miles

DRL not working

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction cat weak (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to unerside

Pass 13 Nov 2023 108,802 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))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 97,547 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 90,170 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 90,169 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 78,385 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 78,380 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2019 62,942 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2019 62,942 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (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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GL16 SBZ is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GL16 SBZ, 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 GL16 SBZ registered?

GL16 SBZ is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 17 June 2016.

Is GL16 SBZ safe to buy?

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