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RV16 BKX

2016 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

210,168 mi
Last recorded210,168 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV16 BKX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 210,168 miles

Handbrake stiff to operate

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre multiple

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2025 190,159 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake stiff to operate

Pass 26 Jun 2025 189,831 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 189,829 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush on spring carrier arm let go on bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track arm inner bush let go on bonding horizontal movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush on spring carrier arm let go on bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track arm inner bush let go on bonding horizontal movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward trailing arm bush letting go on centre bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

air filter box insecure - bolt missing

Pass 20 Dec 2024 168,690 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 150,433 miles

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

Requirements only just met. It would appear that the parking braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 20 Dec 2023 129,094 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2023 129,090 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 114,857 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 103,835 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 chips Zones A + B (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 93,269 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 81,279 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner 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 Jun 2021 67,522 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 57,448 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.85mm (limit is 1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake very stiff to operate

Pass 18 Dec 2019 44,220 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (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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RV16 BKX is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BKX, 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 BKX registered?

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

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