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SY16 OPU

2016 Kia Ceed

White Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,085 mi
Last recorded53,085 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY16 OPU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 53,085 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 43,803 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 43,803 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 39,324 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 34,189 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre pressure light displayed

Pass 24 Aug 2022 28,083 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 21,988 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread depths. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 21,988 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread depths. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 19,470 miles

Front Tyre edges worn

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

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 OPU is a 2016 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SY16 OPU, 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 SY16 OPU registered?

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

Is SY16 OPU safe to buy?

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