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SR16 TYP

2016 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,721 mi
Last recorded91,721 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR16 TYP
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 91,721 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 91,139 miles

both front tyres worn to designed wear limit

Pass 5 Apr 2024 83,655 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 83,646 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wishbone ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wishbone ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 72,918 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 72,918 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 72,394 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 63,591 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 56,854 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 48,105 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 37,062 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 TYP is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SR16 TYP, 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 TYP registered?

SR16 TYP is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 21 May 2016.

Is SR16 TYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR16 TYP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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