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UIA 138

2016 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,748 mi
Last recorded86,748 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUIA 138
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 86,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 82,455 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 79,044 miles

Nearside Front NSF Daytime running lamp inop (pre 2018)

Offside Front OSF Daytime running lamp inop (pre 2018)

Pass 8 Nov 2022 75,532 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 68,059 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 59,406 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 57,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords [in tread] (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Inner tyres wearing on the edges [both]

under floor protection unable to carry out full brake pipe check

Pass 24 Jun 2019 46,080 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Jun 2019 46,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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UIA 138 is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UIA 138, 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 UIA 138 registered?

UIA 138 is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is UIA 138 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UIA 138 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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