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S23 FFA

2016 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

103,814 mi
Last recorded103,814 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS23 FFA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 103,814 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 103,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 85,439 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 85,400 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 69,408 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Smoke level low no print out

Pass 24 Jul 2024 98,588 miles

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

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

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

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

Smoke level low no print out

Pass 31 Aug 2023 51,888 miles

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

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

Smoke level low no print out

Pass 22 Jun 2023 93,881 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 36,390 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 83,823 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 83,823 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

tyre pressure monitoring system warning light on

Pass 16 Jul 2021 81,425 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 81,425 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 27,254 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 27,254 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 25,665 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 73,962 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 73,962 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom arm rear bush has excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom arm rear bush has excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 18,550 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 58,600 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 58,600 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 14,825 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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S23 FFA is a 2016 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 S23 FFA, 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 S23 FFA registered?

S23 FFA is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 22 March 2016.

Is S23 FFA safe to buy?

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