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HT65 LJK

2016 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

63,003 mi
Last recorded63,003 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT65 LJK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 63,003 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 63,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 55,594 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 48,524 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 41,799 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))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 34,744 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 28,314 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 28,314 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 22,340 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 13,927 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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HT65 LJK is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc 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 HT65 LJK, 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 HT65 LJK?

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What year was HT65 LJK registered?

HT65 LJK is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is HT65 LJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT65 LJK 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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