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RO16 RAX

2016 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,935 mi
Last recorded141,935 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO16 RAX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 141,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2025 130,001 miles

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

TPMS warning light illuminated

Pass 21 Oct 2024 116,604 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2024 116,565 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 100,465 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 100,465 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2022 86,177 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 69,883 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides front brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides front disc brakes lipped on the outer edges. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 59,865 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 59,865 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2019 45,518 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm,no reserve tread left (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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RO16 RAX is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RAX, 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 RAX registered?

RO16 RAX is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 23 June 2016.

Is RO16 RAX safe to buy?

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