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HT16 RKJ

2016 Kia Ceed

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,189 mi
Last recorded63,189 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT16 RKJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 63,189 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper fitment loose (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 56,176 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper fitment loose (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 56,176 miles

Offside Front Suspension locking device missing bottom ball joint split pin (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper fitment loose (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 48,508 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 39,306 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 39,305 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 31,470 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 25,276 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 20,691 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 19,969 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))

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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HT16 RKJ is a 2016 Kia Ceed in White with a 998cc petrol 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 HT16 RKJ, 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 HT16 RKJ registered?

HT16 RKJ is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 July 2016.

Is HT16 RKJ safe to buy?

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