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V16 ALA

2017 Kia Ceed

White Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,750 mi
Last recorded45,750 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Ceed45,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV16 ALA
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 45,750 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 STRONG ADVISE - HEAVILY WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 32,918 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 32,467 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 32,467 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 28,765 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Lower Arm Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres Very Cracked + Wearing On Inner Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 28,765 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Lower Arm Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres Very Cracked + Wearing On Inner Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 24,637 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 20,996 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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V16 ALA is a 2017 Kia Ceed in White with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2017 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 45,826 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 V16 ALA, 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 9 years old, this Kia Ceed is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was V16 ALA registered?

V16 ALA is a 2017 Kia Ceed, first registered on 12 October 2017.

Is V16 ALA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V16 ALA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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