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TS07 SAR

2016 Kia Ceed

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,115 mi
Last recorded47,115 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTS07 SAR
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 47,115 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2025 45,295 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 51,232 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 51,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2025 50,674 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 40,060 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 43,920 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 35,708 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 35,707 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 37,177 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 30,587 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 30,809 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))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 26,120 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 26,120 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 21,218 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 21,218 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 21,523 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 17,132 miles

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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TS07 SAR is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 TS07 SAR, 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 TS07 SAR registered?

TS07 SAR is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 29 September 2016.

Is TS07 SAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for TS07 SAR shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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