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SM16 KPG

2016 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,192 mi
Last recorded77,192 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM16 KPG
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 77,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to tread wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wiper blade starting to smear

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front daytime running lamp not working.(registered before March 1st 2018)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread dirt ingress (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 77,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to tread wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wiper blade starting to smear

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin just above limit of 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front daytime running lamp not working.(registered before March 1st 2018)

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion both faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread dirt ingress (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 69,845 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 63,272 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 55,679 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 47,038 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 39,068 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 31,557 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 31,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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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SM16 KPG is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SM16 KPG, 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 SM16 KPG registered?

SM16 KPG is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is SM16 KPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM16 KPG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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