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SO16 RAU

2016 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,427 mi
Last recorded100,427 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO16 RAU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 10 Sep 2025 100,427 miles

Inner tyre wear on both front tyres

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 84,107 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting, close to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

wear and corrosion rear brake disc outer faces

Pass 13 Sep 2023 67,911 miles

Wear and corrosion on rear brake discs.

Pass 16 Sep 2022 51,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 37,281 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 24,138 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))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 12,441 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 11,527 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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SO16 RAU is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SO16 RAU, 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 SO16 RAU registered?

SO16 RAU is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is SO16 RAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO16 RAU shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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