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SP16 ZVL

2016 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,363 mi
Last recorded82,363 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP16 ZVL
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2026 82,363 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 73,176 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2024 63,981 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 54,592 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 45,438 miles

both front brake discs scored on inner face

Pass 30 Mar 2021 41,914 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 29,262 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 22,525 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 ZVL is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,591cc 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 SP16 ZVL, 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 SP16 ZVL registered?

SP16 ZVL is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 22 March 2016.

Is SP16 ZVL safe to buy?

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