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RV16 BKN

2016 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,669 mi
Last recorded131,669 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV16 BKN
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 131,669 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 124,255 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 124,253 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 122,952 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour Plate 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 88,862 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 71,797 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 70,773 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 45,513 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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RV16 BKN is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Blue with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RV16 BKN, 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 RV16 BKN registered?

RV16 BKN is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is RV16 BKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV16 BKN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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