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SH16 FDG

2016 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,217 mi
Last recorded62,217 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH16 FDG
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 62,217 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 50,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 38,764 miles

Offside Front daytime running lamp inoperative

Fail 30 Oct 2023 38,764 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front daytime running lamp inoperative

Pass 10 Oct 2022 28,147 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 28,078 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 20,573 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 13,358 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 13,358 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 6,802 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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SH16 FDG is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SH16 FDG, 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 SH16 FDG registered?

SH16 FDG is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 20 April 2016.

Is SH16 FDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH16 FDG shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SH16 FDG have outstanding finance?

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