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GM16 ZMV

2016 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,149 mi
Last recorded109,149 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM16 ZMV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 109,149 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 on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Jul 2025 94,757 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 94,757 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

daytime running lamps not working

Front secondary bonnet locking device not working

Pass 25 Jul 2024 83,248 miles

Front Lower Daytime running lamp not working both sides

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 83,248 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Lower Daytime running lamp not working both sides

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 72,358 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Daytime running lamp not working

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 72,358 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Daytime running lamp not working

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 60,943 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides

Tyre pressure monitoring system LIGHT ON

Fail 1 Aug 2022 60,941 miles

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror cover missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides

Tyre pressure monitoring system LIGHT ON

Pass 20 Jul 2021 48,015 miles

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

TPS showing tyre low

Pass 27 Jul 2020 37,499 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 28,400 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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GM16 ZMV 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 66.7%.

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 GM16 ZMV, 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 GM16 ZMV registered?

GM16 ZMV is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 July 2016.

Is GM16 ZMV safe to buy?

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