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GT16 BOB

2016 Kia Ceed

Yellow Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

58,165 mi
Last recorded58,165 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGT16 BOB
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 58,165 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 55,785 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 52,955 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 48,342 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 44,809 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 34,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 24,999 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 24,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 20,334 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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GT16 BOB is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Yellow with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GT16 BOB, 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

How do I check the history of GT16 BOB?

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What year was GT16 BOB registered?

GT16 BOB is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 April 2016.

Is GT16 BOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GT16 BOB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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