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SJ16 CZU

2016 Kia Ceed

Yellow Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,482 mi
Last recorded35,482 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ16 CZU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 35,482 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 35,482 miles

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

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

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

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

tpms indicates tyres need inflating

Pass 12 Oct 2024 30,780 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 25,692 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 22,078 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 20,211 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 18,036 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 16,775 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 13,376 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 13,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer tyre wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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SJ16 CZU is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Yellow with a 1,582cc diesel 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 SJ16 CZU, 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 SJ16 CZU registered?

SJ16 CZU is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 26 March 2016.

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Does SJ16 CZU have outstanding finance?

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