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SJ66 ZTH

2016 Kia Ceed

Blue Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,144 mi
Last recorded61,144 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ66 ZTH
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 61,144 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 61,144 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 56,374 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 54,092 miles

Nearside parking brake performance poor

Pass 4 Jul 2023 49,389 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 48,894 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2021 46,883 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear nail in nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside rear hand brake lower effort than offside

Pass 15 Jul 2020 44,763 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 44,763 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 42,656 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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SJ66 ZTH is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Blue 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 SJ66 ZTH, 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 SJ66 ZTH registered?

SJ66 ZTH is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 21 September 2016.

Is SJ66 ZTH safe to buy?

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