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SP16 ZVS

2016 Kia Ceed

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

43,008 mi
Last recorded43,008 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 43,008 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 32,945 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 26,774 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 19,380 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 13,027 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 8,193 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 3,766 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 3,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 3,262 miles

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

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

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

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

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 ZVS is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ZVS, 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 ZVS registered?

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

Is SP16 ZVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP16 ZVS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SP16 ZVS have outstanding finance?

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