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S20 SAY

2016 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

59,559 mi
Last recorded59,559 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS20 SAY
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 59,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 3m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 3m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 3.2m (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin just on mot limit 1.7 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

tpms light on

Fail 31 Jan 2026 59,559 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 3m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 3m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 3.2m (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin just on mot limit 1.7 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

tpms light on

Pass 1 Feb 2025 51,827 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 45,993 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2024 45,993 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 41,043 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()

Nearside Front Washer in op but still clearing windscreen

Pass 9 Feb 2022 37,439 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 37,439 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 32,422 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin osf nsf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 32,422 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin osf nsf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 27,647 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 27,647 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 22,827 miles

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 SAY is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SAY, 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 SAY registered?

S20 SAY is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 8 February 2016.

Is S20 SAY safe to buy?

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