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SP16 WRZ

2016 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,443 mi
Last recorded66,443 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP16 WRZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 66,443 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 57,176 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 57,173 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 46,079 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 43,076 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 43,076 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 32,863 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 32,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 32,654 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Led function erratic (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 26,869 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 26,866 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 13,872 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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SP16 WRZ is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SP16 WRZ, 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 SP16 WRZ?

You can check the full history of SP16 WRZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SP16 WRZ registered?

SP16 WRZ is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is SP16 WRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP16 WRZ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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