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SO65 WEC

2016 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,073 mi
Last recorded119,073 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO65 WEC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 119,073 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 119,070 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding handbrake lever on caliper siezed on (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 107,409 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2025 107,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 94,884 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 80,318 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trial arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 67,292 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 56,274 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 56,274 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Jan 2020 45,666 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 45,666 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 30,000 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 29,994 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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SO65 WEC is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SO65 WEC, 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 SO65 WEC registered?

SO65 WEC is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 January 2016.

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