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SL16 KJV

2016 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,452 mi
Last recorded86,452 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL16 KJV
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 86,452 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 80,061 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 71,535 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 71,488 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 60,244 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 47,469 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 38,430 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 38,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2020 30,155 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 22,830 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 22,825 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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SL16 KJV is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SL16 KJV, 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 SL16 KJV?

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What year was SL16 KJV registered?

SL16 KJV is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is SL16 KJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL16 KJV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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