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GV65 KBF

2016 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,356 mi
Last recorded63,356 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV65 KBF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 63,356 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 63,348 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 57,146 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 50,725 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 44,260 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 37,796 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Jan 2021 32,029 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4, close to excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 27,827 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 19,597 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 19,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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GV65 KBF is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Red 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 GV65 KBF, 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 GV65 KBF registered?

GV65 KBF is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is GV65 KBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV65 KBF shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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