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SA16 LZU

2016 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,392 mi
Last recorded49,392 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA16 LZU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 49,392 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 44,080 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 37,167 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 31,141 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 22,132 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 13,680 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 13,679 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 13,615 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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SA16 LZU is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SA16 LZU, 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

How do I check the history of SA16 LZU?

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What year was SA16 LZU registered?

SA16 LZU is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is SA16 LZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA16 LZU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SA16 LZU have outstanding finance?

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