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SX16 FYB

2016 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

60,900 mi
Last recorded60,900 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX16 FYB
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 60,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 60,894 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

tyre pressure light on

Pass 16 Aug 2024 54,000 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 48,676 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished between tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 48,449 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush is coming out of the arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished between tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 41,982 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front running light inop

Offside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 36,276 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished between tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 36,276 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished between tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 30,863 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 30,863 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Aug 2019 25,213 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 FYB is a 2016 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FYB, 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 FYB registered?

SX16 FYB is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 August 2016.

Is SX16 FYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SX16 FYB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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