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SM16 KUP

2016 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

52,543 mi
Last recorded52,543 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM16 KUP
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 52,543 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2026 52,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 47,092 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 41,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 2mm edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 39,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Jun 2023 39,866 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2022 35,531 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 31,436 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm and cracking on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 29,404 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 22,613 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 22,613 miles

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 KUP is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KUP, 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 SM16 KUP?

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What year was SM16 KUP registered?

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

Is SM16 KUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM16 KUP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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