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V222 MMC

2016 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,503 mi
Last recorded44,503 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV222 MMC
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 44,503 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 41,746 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 39,093 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 35,448 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))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 35,448 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 31,693 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 31,693 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 28,746 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 26,143 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 26,143 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 23,022 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 21,927 miles

Nearside 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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V222 MMC is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V222 MMC, 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 V222 MMC registered?

V222 MMC is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is V222 MMC safe to buy?

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