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GU16 DOA

2016 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,838 mi
Last recorded127,838 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU16 DOA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 127,838 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 114,539 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2025 114,539 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2024 99,789 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 88,395 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 69,714 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 48,920 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 33,768 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge both fronts plus osr showing signs of wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2020 33,766 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge both fronts plus osr showing signs of wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 16,827 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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GU16 DOA is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Blue 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 GU16 DOA, 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 GU16 DOA registered?

GU16 DOA is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 6 March 2016.

Is GU16 DOA safe to buy?

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