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SJ65 MFV

2016 Kia Ceed

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,306 mi
Last recorded38,306 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ65 MFV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 38,306 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 36,834 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 35,011 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 33,768 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 32,386 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 32,385 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 30,969 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 23,977 miles

Central Rear Seatbelt not tested - Not accessible -

Front Bumper damaged but still secure

Offside Front Fog light not working

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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SJ65 MFV is a 2016 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,396cc 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 SJ65 MFV, 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 SJ65 MFV registered?

SJ65 MFV is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 January 2016.

Is SJ65 MFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ65 MFV 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.

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