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SY16 XTF

2016 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

84,399 mi
Last recorded84,399 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY16 XTF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 84,399 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 74,798 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 64,402 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 64,360 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 55,404 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 49,829 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 44,132 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 40,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front 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 rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 36,434 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 34,950 miles

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

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 XTF is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XTF, 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 XTF?

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What year was SY16 XTF registered?

SY16 XTF is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 17 June 2016.

Is SY16 XTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY16 XTF shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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