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S20 NOM

2016 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

120,134 mi
Last recorded120,134 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS20 NOM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 120,134 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

misting of oil

Pass 16 Jun 2026 180,664 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 180,660 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 170,452 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 108,869 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 108,863 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 May 2024 163,569 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 163,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 95,468 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 155,147 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 80,171 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 80,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 147,366 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 65,189 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 65,189 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 144,881 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 51,282 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 136,427 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 136,427 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 45,843 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 45,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 130,217 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 115,817 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted which obscure some items.

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 91,452 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 9 Feb 2018 91,452 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 68,713 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 May 2016 47,965 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 47,957 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear has cut in tread and cords are visible but does not meet the requirements to fail

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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S20 NOM is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 S20 NOM, 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 S20 NOM registered?

S20 NOM is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 13 October 2016.

Is S20 NOM safe to buy?

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