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SK16 LKD

2016 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

34,930 mi
Last recorded34,930 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK16 LKD
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 34,930 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 34,930 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour on wing showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour on wing showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 31,349 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 27,248 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 27,248 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 23,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tpms indicating low pressure to one or more tyres

Fail 4 Nov 2022 23,087 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tpms indicating low pressure to one or more tyres

Pass 9 Nov 2021 20,663 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 17,471 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 12,826 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 LKD is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SK16 LKD, 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 SK16 LKD?

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What year was SK16 LKD registered?

SK16 LKD is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 28 April 2016.

Is SK16 LKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK16 LKD shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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