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SR16 FVJ

2016 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

99,410 mi
Last recorded99,410 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR16 FVJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 99,410 miles

Exhaust corroded and temporary repair.

Fail 15 Jan 2026 99,404 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 92,322 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded and leaking at exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Parking brake lever has slight free travel. O/S rear parking brake mechanism at brake caliper sticking slightly. (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 87,969 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 79,561 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 71,125 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 61,154 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 53,853 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 34,030 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 18,419 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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SR16 FVJ is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SR16 FVJ, 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 SR16 FVJ registered?

SR16 FVJ is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is SR16 FVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR16 FVJ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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