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SL16 MSO

2016 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,540 mi
Last recorded100,540 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL16 MSO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 100,540 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 100,311 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (trailing arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (trailing arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 78,360 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 59,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm both edges (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 41,457 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 41,019 miles

Offside Front Outline marker lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 25,850 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 17,336 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 17,336 miles

Offside Rear 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 ()

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 13,247 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))

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 MSO is a 2016 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel 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 SL16 MSO, 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 SL16 MSO registered?

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

Is SL16 MSO safe to buy?

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