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SX16 BWJ

2016 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,054 mi
Last recorded89,054 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX16 BWJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 89,054 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

o/s and n.s.f side repeaters fading

Fail 7 Apr 2026 89,054 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front daytime lamp inop

Nearside Rear handbrake effort poor

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

o/s and n.s.f side repeaters fading

Pass 29 Mar 2025 72,251 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened slightly twisted (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2025 72,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened slightly twisted (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2024 60,275 miles

Nearside Front screen washer jet not working

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

Fail 1 Apr 2024 60,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front screen washer jet not working

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 46,398 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 32,625 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated lever travel reserve (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under tray covers fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2022 32,625 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high on both sidses (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated lever travel reserve (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2021 20,541 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 17,164 miles

under seal applied to under carriage of vehicle

under trays fitted obscuring components under carriage

Pass 28 Feb 2019 14,208 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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SX16 BWJ is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,396cc diesel 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 SX16 BWJ, 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.

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What year was SX16 BWJ registered?

SX16 BWJ is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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