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SY16 OUS

2016 Kia Ceed

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,400 mi
Last recorded66,400 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY16 OUS
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 66,400 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 59,453 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 53,513 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 45,205 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 38,508 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 38,359 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front wishbones rear bushes excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 32,528 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 24,124 miles

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

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 OUS is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OUS, 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

How do I check the history of SY16 OUS?

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What year was SY16 OUS registered?

SY16 OUS is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is SY16 OUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY16 OUS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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