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US09 SAM

2016 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,418 mi
Last recorded104,418 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUS09 SAM
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 27 Jul 2026 104,418 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 98,827 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 87,274 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 4 Aug 2023 75,765 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 63,173 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 51,353 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 40,932 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 31,290 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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US09 SAM is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 US09 SAM, 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 US09 SAM registered?

US09 SAM is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 3 August 2016.

Is US09 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for US09 SAM shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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