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SJ16 XUT

2016 Kia Ceed

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,236 mi
Last recorded89,236 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ16 XUT
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 89,236 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 85,472 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 77,704 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 71,914 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 66,115 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 66,115 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 58,149 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 58,149 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 50,234 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 50,234 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 38,636 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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SJ16 XUT is a 2016 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,368cc petrol 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 SJ16 XUT, 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 SJ16 XUT?

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What year was SJ16 XUT registered?

SJ16 XUT is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 2 March 2016.

Is SJ16 XUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ16 XUT 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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