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SA16 ZHN

2016 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,321 mi
Last recorded95,321 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA16 ZHN
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 95,321 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 91,098 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 91,098 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 86,118 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 80,291 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 80,291 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 69,761 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 63,437 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 58,819 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 58,819 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 38,778 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 ZHN is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SA16 ZHN, 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 SA16 ZHN registered?

SA16 ZHN is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is SA16 ZHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA16 ZHN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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