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SK16 LHJ

2016 Kia Ceed

Yellow Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

74,680 mi
Last recorded74,680 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK16 LHJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 74,680 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2026 74,678 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2025 65,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 56,479 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 47,232 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 37,874 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 28,754 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 20,237 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 18,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 12,769 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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SK16 LHJ is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Yellow with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SK16 LHJ, 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 SK16 LHJ registered?

SK16 LHJ is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 18 March 2016.

Is SK16 LHJ safe to buy?

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