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RO16 LFU

2016 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,003 mi
Last recorded95,003 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO16 LFU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 95,003 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 95,003 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 88,082 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 78,899 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 78,764 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2022 66,946 miles

Nearside Front Cornering light inoperative.

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 66,946 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Cornering light inoperative.

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 52,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 52,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 44,474 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Impact damage to inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Release button sticking (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 38,235 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 18,230 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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RO16 LFU is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RO16 LFU, 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 RO16 LFU registered?

RO16 LFU is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 13 April 2016.

Is RO16 LFU safe to buy?

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