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SY16 JDZ

2016 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,646 mi
Last recorded70,646 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY16 JDZ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 70,646 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 67,038 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2025 67,038 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 63,819 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 59,710 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 59,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 56,565 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 52,708 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 49,619 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 45,540 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2018 45,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Fog Lights not working

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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SY16 JDZ is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SY16 JDZ, 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 SY16 JDZ registered?

SY16 JDZ is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 11 March 2016.

Is SY16 JDZ safe to buy?

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