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RX16 PBU

2016 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

39,217 mi
Last recorded39,217 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX16 PBU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 39,217 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 37,143 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2025 37,139 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 34,306 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 31,637 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 27,195 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 27,195 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 23,036 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 20,080 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 14,747 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 14,745 miles

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

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

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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RX16 PBU is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Red 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 RX16 PBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RX16 PBU registered?

RX16 PBU is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is RX16 PBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX16 PBU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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