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RV16 BKY

2016 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,412 mi
Last recorded83,412 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 83,412 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 83,412 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 74,388 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 67,745 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn bald / inner edge - tread depth 4.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 67,745 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn bald / inner edge - tread depth 4.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 56,304 miles

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

Offside Front D.R.Lamp NOT working / not required on vehicle / from first used on/ after 01.03. 2018.

Fail 11 Sep 2023 56,279 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn bald inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald inner and outer edges.Tread depth 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front D.R.Lamp NOT working / not required on vehicle / from first used on/ after 01.03. 2018.

Pass 6 Jul 2022 43,182 miles

Offside Front Day Light Running Lamp not working / not required until on/after 01.03.2018.

Fail 6 Jul 2022 43,182 miles

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

Offside Front Day Light Running Lamp not working / not required until on/after 01.03.2018.

Pass 30 Jul 2021 37,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges/tread depth 3.5mm/advised to replasce. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn extremely on inner edge/advised to replace,tread depth 4.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Hankook tyre/perish,cracking tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 30 Jul 2021 37,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges/tread depth 3.5mm/advised to replasce. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn extremely on inner edge/advised to replace,tread depth 4.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Hankook tyre/perish,cracking tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Feb 2020 28,189 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 22,910 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 22,910 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing castellating at inner tyre shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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 BKY is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BKY, 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 BKY registered?

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

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