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SL16 MSX

2016 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,713 mi
Last recorded60,713 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL16 MSX
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 60,713 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 60,713 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 51,006 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 41,371 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 41,371 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 33,192 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 27,029 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 23,194 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 21,361 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 13,733 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 MSX is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MSX, 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 MSX?

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What year was SL16 MSX registered?

SL16 MSX is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is SL16 MSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL16 MSX shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SL16 MSX have outstanding finance?

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