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TA13 WES

2016 Kia Ceed

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,961 mi
Last recorded30,961 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTA13 WES
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 30,961 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 30,961 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 25,821 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 23,367 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all- cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 23,367 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all- cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 21,160 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both- cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 21,160 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both- cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 18,881 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both- cracking/ perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 17,072 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 15,635 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 12,485 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 12,485 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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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TA13 WES is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TA13 WES, 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 TA13 WES registered?

TA13 WES is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 1 February 2016.

Is TA13 WES safe to buy?

The MOT history for TA13 WES shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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