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RX16 VAK

2016 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,100 mi
Last recorded117,100 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX16 VAK
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 117,100 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Turn/cornering lamp inoperative

Fail 22 Nov 2025 117,088 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 117,053 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 115,421 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 115,383 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 115,383 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 107,331 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 107,331 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front advise pads wearing low

Nearside Front advise tyre wearing close to limt

Offside Front advise tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 21 Sep 2021 89,470 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Sep 2021 89,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Sep 2020 74,772 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 74,767 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 56,717 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 56,717 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 VAK is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VAK, 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 VAK registered?

RX16 VAK is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 7 March 2016.

Is RX16 VAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX16 VAK shows 14 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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