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SJ66 ZTR

2016 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

138,553 mi
Last recorded138,553 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ66 ZTR
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 138,553 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 138,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 111,635 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 87,948 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 87,920 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2024 87,920 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 83,941 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 83,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 78,666 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 70,684 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 70,684 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 65,495 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 65,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre twisted and out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2019 57,823 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 ZTR is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZTR, 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 SJ66 ZTR registered?

SJ66 ZTR is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 14 September 2016.

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